Senior Category Manager - Personal Care

JD.com; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to drive business development and enhance supplier relationships within the personal care sector. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to a new and dynamic e-commerce business. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's regional presence. If you are driven, innovative, and passionate about continuous learning, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or buying within personal care or related fields.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and strong market insights.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development with brands and suppliers to enhance category performance.
• Analyze metrics to derive strategies for supplier and category improvement.

Skills

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Insights

Effective Communication

Education

Experience in Merchandising or Buying

Job description

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: JD.com Corporate

Key Responsibilities:

• Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board.
• Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Identify and engage with 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.
• Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.
• Engage with regional and local teams to implement strategies proposed.

Qualifications:

• Merchandising or buying experience within Personal Care and/or related fields.
• Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• Established supplier relationships within the FMCG network in the UK.
• 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, pension, 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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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