Category Buyer-Alcoholic Beverage/E-cigarette

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom JD.COM Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for building partnerships with key suppliers and expanding our sourcing network for designated categories.
  • Negotiating to secure the best deals for our customers.
  • Handle supplier contract negotiations and assist the Category Associate for operational procurement.
  • Develop and maintain a robust sourcing strategy, identifying new suppliers and negotiating favorable terms to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to increase supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives to enhance service levels.
  • Manage sourcing processes and purchase order management to maintain sufficient stock levels and optimize inventory turnover.
  • Monitor and optimize category-specific metrics, including conversion rates, margin, leveraging data-driven insights to foster ongoing improvement efforts.
  • Collaborate with the Category Manager and the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, maximizing their impact on sales and customer engagement.
  • Implement procurement best practices to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency within the category.


Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity.
  2. 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising as a category buyer or trader, with preferred experience in the e-commerce industry.
  3. Experience in negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and driving category growth.
  4. Experience using Excel and Business Intelligence.
  5. Proficient in English.



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