Buying Manager

PURPOSE:

We are shaping the future of digital commerce at adidas. As a Buyer for eCom Europe, you will own the seasonal buy for specific product categories, using strong analytical skills, deep product understanding and a consumer first mindset to deliver outstanding commercial results. This role is ideal for someone ambitious, data driven and passionate about trends.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

SEASONAL FORECASTING:

• Own the end to end buying and assortment building process for assigned categories.
• Build data driven pre-season forecasts and volume plans
• Deliver clear seasonal handovers to cross functional teams

IN SEASON MANAGEMENT:

• Monitor weekly performance and identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Trading team to identify in season actions based on performance results.
• React quickly to insights and trends while working closely with Demand Planning on stock availability
• Support financial adjustments for both in season and future-season planning.

DIGITAL LAUNCH EXCELLENCE:

• Partner with Trading, Merchandising Operations, Digital Activation and Visual Merchandising teams on launch strategies.
• Ensure timely, accurate and impactful online launches.
• Maintain all relevant systems including M3 and PIM.

DATA AND INSIGHTS:

• Use advanced Excel capabilities to analyse performance and model scenarios.
• Translate consumer, competitive and market insights into actions.
• Identify trends and drive data backed decision making.

COLLABORATION AND WAYS OF WORKING:

• Work closely with Business Units, WHS and Retail teams to build strong product assortments that meet channel specific needs.
• Partner closely with Trading and Pricing teams on in-season initiatives and Planning team on future season plans.
• Contribute to improving eCom Buying processes.
• Bring ambition, ownership and a continuous improvement mindset.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or Trading skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills.
• Passion for product, consumer behaviour and trend spotting.
• Ambitious, proactive, detail oriented and committed to going the extra mile.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English
• University degree