Senior Category Manager/Buyer - Fashion & Accessories London

JD.com; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com is seeking a Senior Category Manager for its Fashion & Accessories division in London. This role involves managing supplier relationships, developing category strategies, and ensuring optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fashion merchandising and a strong understanding of market trends.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Senior merchandising or buying experience in fashion, footwear, or accessories.
• Established supplier relationships within the UK fashion industry.
• Proven purchasing expertise and strong market insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying and selling activities for the Fashion category.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Analyse sales data to improve supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Market insights

Negotiation skills

Communication

Job description

Senior Category Manager/Buyer - Fashion & Accessories

London

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD; HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading global technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, the company has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions.

Learn more about us: https://corporate.jd.com/

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Senior Category Manager to build and manage our Fashion product assortment, providing the best selection of items for our UK consumers at the best price. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships to ensure we offer the best products to our customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and shape the category assortment, develop category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership by leading both buying and selling activities for the Fashion category, covering core/basics, sports/streetwear, footwear, accessories, and luggage.
• Develop the business with brands and suppliers, bringing industry leading companies onboard our growth journey.
• Identify and engage potential partners, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
• Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
• Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Monitor and maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure ideal stock availability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, including pricing structures and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.
• Analyse sales and procurement data to identify trends, propose improvements, and enhance gross profit margins.
• Engage with regional and local teams to implement strategies proposed.

Qualifications:

• Senior Merchandising or Buying experience within fashion, footwear, sportwear and/or accessories.
• Established supplier relationships within the Fashion industry in the UK.
• Deep understanding of the fashion consumer, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• Strong end-of-life and end-of-season stock and sales management to ensure optimum inventory position with minimal markdown required.
• Experience managing seasonal buys and jumping on trends.
• Success pitching to and onboarding new and desirable brands.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
• Effective communicator with a passion for continuous learning.
• Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals.

What We Offer:

• The exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com's regional presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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