Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Qurate Retail Group comprises six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms.
The Opportunity
For our Buying team based in Brugherio (MB) we are looking for a Junior Buyer (Fashion) – full time permanent.
In this role you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing and merchandising specific product category in a timely and efficient manner, in order to maximize net profit contribution to the company.
Who We Are
QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty and electronics – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has more than 7,000 team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.
Your Impact

Reporting to the Buying Manager (Fashion) you will be responsible for:

• Source, select and secure a suitable range of products for QVC to fit the target market and meet sales targets ensuring the range is fresh and exciting for the customer.
• Negotiate the best possible prices and conditions of trade.
• Work closely with Planning to review product performance, plan and grow the product range.
• Interact with all relevant departments in order to develop a good understanding of QVC operational requirements to aid buying decisions, including, but not limited to Planning, Broadcasting and Distribution.
• Be aware of inventory levels, taking accountability for the return to supplier process, ensuring stock is returned in a timely manner.
• Successful Execution of Pricing Strategy for defined product category you are responsible for - Set initial price and margin in line with market and category insights and trends.
• On-going checks and reviews of pricing in line with category budget and sales forecasts.

Supplier Relations

• Regularly meet with suppliers to review product performance and develop new concepts, ensuring products comply with QVC’s long-term objectives and quality standards.
• Work with other Buyers and the Manager Buying Fashion on developing supplier relationships, keeping abreast of new trends and competitor activity, and taking advantage of new ideas/concepts and products.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure they are executed in a timely manner.

Other

• Ensure all relevant financial information regarding product performance (historical and projected) is accurately prepared as and when required (e.g. year plan, monthly and quarterly reviews).

What You Bring

• Degree in economics or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in the role (fashion or textile is a must).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and especially Excel.
• Fluent English and Italian.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility.
• Teamwork.
• Accuracy.

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• Source, select and secure a suitable range of products for QVC to fit the target market and meet sales targets ensuring the range is fresh and exciting for the customer.
• Negotiate the best possible prices and conditions of trade.
• Work closely with Planning to review product performance, plan and grow the product range.
• Interact with all relevant departments in order to develop a good understanding of QVC operational requirements to aid buying decisions, including, but not limited to Planning, Broadcasting and Distribution.
• Be aware of inventory levels, taking accountability for the return to supplier process, ensuring stock is returned in a timely manner.
• Successful Execution of Pricing Strategy for defined product category you are responsible for - Set initial price and margin in line with market and category insights and trends.
• On-going checks and reviews of pricing in line with category budget and sales forecasts