Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.
We have a Permanent Junior Buyer position and a 12 Month Maternity Cover Junior Buyer position available within our Beauty department. The Junior Buyer supports QVC International , and helps source, build and trade a compelling product range that drives sales and margin growth across an omni-channel retail environment .
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Chiswick Park, West London two days a week .
Please note: this role may require international travel for business, including trade shows, supplier visits and visits to QVC international offices.
Source, select and secure a clearly positioned and differentiated product portfolio within a defined category, aligned to brand strategy, target customer and commercial goals
Negotiate cost prices and trading terms with suppliers to deliver strong sales, margin and overall net profit contribution
Partner closely with Planning, Category Merchandising, Digital and other cross-functional teams to review performance, optimise range plans and support omni-channel campaigns
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including regular performance reviews, development of new concepts and support for long-term brand plans
Support pricing, inventory and critical path management, ensuring product launches, campaigns, TSVs, events and key lines are delivered accurately and on time
Review product performance, market conditions and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and keep the range fresh, relevant and exciting for customers
Evaluate and develop the vendor portfolio, including trade fair attendance, supplier meetings and sourcing decisions
Support short and long-term product and brand strategies in line with wider divisional objectives
Work with internal and international stakeholders to communicate product stories, unique selling points and campaign priorities
Ensure buying activity complies with anti-trust, compliance and legal claim processes, as well as internal policies and external regulations
Experience in a buying, junior buying or comparable merchandising role, ideally within retail, trading or a product-led commercial environment
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret key trading metrics and make sound commercial decisions
Confident negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
Good product and market knowledge, with initial trading experience in a relevant product category
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure
Willingness to travel internationally as required
Disability Confident Scheme
QVC UK is a Disability Confident Leader, level 3 accredited employer and operates a Disability Confident Scheme (“DCS”). For any UK based roles, if you’d like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on the application form.
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
