Technical Sourcer

Jd.Com; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com, a leading global e-commerce company, is seeking a proactive Technical Sourcer for their overseas R&D expansion in Europe. As a founding member of the technical recruitment team, you will develop sourcing strategies, engage talent, and partner closely with hiring managers to significantly enhance JD.com's regional presence. Take this opportunity to impact their growth while working in a dynamic and diverse environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on experience sourcing technical talent, ideally in an agency environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to partner effectively with hiring managers.
• Familiarity with technical roles and ability to communicate job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify top technical talent.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by aligning sourcing efforts.
• Leverage data to measure sourcing effectiveness and improve strategies.

Skills

Relationship-Building

Communication

Sourcing Strategy

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, human resources, psychology, or a related field

Job description

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading 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.Know more about us: https://corporate.jd.com/

JD.com is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Technical Sourcer to lead top-of-funnel recruitment activities for our overseas R&D expansion in Europe. As the founding member of our technical recruitment team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our engineering, data science, product management, and product operations teams. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to attract world-class technical talent and lay the foundation for a high-performing international workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage top technical talent across Europe.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by understanding their needs and aligning sourcing efforts accordingly.
• Proactively engage passive candidates through compelling outreach and build strong talent pipelines.
• Leverage data and analytics to measure sourcing effectiveness and continuously improve talent acquisition strategies.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews across various time zones, ensuring a smooth and timely candidate experience.
• Provide recruitment support to the Talent Acquisition Manager on strategic and operational tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience sourcing technical talent, ideally in an agency environment with a focus on the UK or broader European market.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers.
• Familiarity with technical roles and the ability to communicate job requirements clearly to candidates.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in crafting personalized outreach messages.
• A passion for continuous improvement and staying current with sourcing best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting for multinational companies in e-commerce, software, logistics, or retail industries.
• Proficiency in Chinese is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, human resources, psychology, or a related field.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading global e-commerce company.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse international team and to make a significant impact on JD.com's regional presence.
• 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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.