eCom Buying Manager

eCom 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

• 3+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or Trading experience.
• 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

WHY JOIN US

At adidas, we believe in courage, ownership, innovation and teamwork. You will be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued and personal growth is supported.

We also believe that great work happens when people enjoy working together — so we value individuals who bring positive energy, create a fun and engaging team environment, and look for ways to bring people closer together. Someone who can contribute to a strong team culture and make the workplace enjoyable will thrive here.

This is your opportunity to influence product strategy, shape consumer experience and grow your career within a global brand.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.