Category Manager - World Food

Who We Are

Joybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Currently in the beta testing phase across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.joybuy.co.uk/discover/about-us

What We Offer

Joining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Category Manager to support build our BENELUX world food assortment providing the best selection of items for our BENELUX consumers at the best price. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management and building meaningful supplier relationships ensuring the optimum product offering is developed for our customers. This ole offers a unique opportunity to build and shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end category management process within world/ethnic food product assortments.

• Support the category leader develop and nurture strategic partnership with national and local supply partners.

• Analyse key metrics and range gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.

• Assist on developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, including pricing structures and promotional campaigns.

• Develop long-term category strategies which are fit for the local market to ensure customer acquisition and retention as well as growth in key category KPIs.

• Cross departmental engagement with supply chain, app development and marketing to deliver a best-in-class service to our customers.

Qualifications:

• Procurement, Merchandising or buying experience. The ideal candidate will have e-Commerce experience in food categories.

• Understanding of consumers, with market insights and purchasing expertise.

• 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.

At Joybuy, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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