Buyer I - Seasonal Decor

QVC • West Chester, PA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

QVC US is seeking a dynamic and strategic Buyer 1 to join the Seasonal Decor & FragranceTeam. If you have a passion for tracking market trends, and partnering with vendors on assortment innovation, this is your opportunity to shape the future of the seasonal decor & fragrance category. This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA,NJ, or DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Under the supervision of the Buyer II, the Buyer I maintains the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and building on air strategies. Develop terms, and purchase items that will be successful and which exceed the expectations of our customers.

Requirements

• You have 3-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience.
• You are passionate for people with great mentor skills to invest in others.

Responsibilities

• Analyze item, category, and other relevant on air sales to follow trends and react based on performance.
• Analyze the productivity of each vendor and category within products of responsibility.
• Evaluate customer-buying behaviors and identify trends.
• Maintain a high level of product elevation and quality while selecting product
• Responsible for daily office functions (e.g., maintaining spreadsheets (can write advanced macros), item creation).
• Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer regarding daily office operations.
• Handle Quality Assurance (QA) issues.
• Demonstrate a high level of product expertise.
• Partner and communicate with internal advocates to maximize efficiency of product lifecycle activities and manage the order process.
• Establish relationships with DDGS, Quality Assurance, Category production, eCommerce, Legal, Social Marketing, Multi Channel Planning, Sales, and Planning to ensure products are presented to our customer properly.
• Developing these relationships is an essential part of maintaining clear our goals.
• Establish vendor relationships.
• Responsible for vendor communication, education and preparation.
• Return all vendor calls basis.
• Give oral and written presentations.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program
• parental leave
• paid volunteer hours
• amazing company discounts
• health care benefits starting on day 1
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed