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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

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

  • 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.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Buying Manager

Brand: 
Location:  Amsterdam
TEAM:  Merchandising & Planning
State:  NH
Country/Region:  NL
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  545173
Date:  May 22, 2026
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