Senior Buyer - Apparel

Qurate Retail, Inc • $95K — $115K *
West Chester, PA 19382In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a Retail Buying role, with at least 3 years as a buyer.
  • Prior experience managing or leading others preferred.
  • Direct category experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute buying office strategies while managing daily functions.
  • Select and purchase products, developing concepts and brands to meet business goals.
  • Cultivate talent within product teams focusing on key differentiators.
  • Create and deliver short and mid-range business plans to exceed financial objectives.
  • Analyze diverse data sources to support strategic buying decisions.
  • Set clear performance goals to improve buying area efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align brand and product strategies.
  • Curate unique product assortments and create compelling storytelling for customers.
  • Engage in strategic negotiations with vendors and explore new vendor partnerships.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program and paid volunteer hours.
  • Health care benefits starting on day 1.
  • 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement options.
  • Company discounts.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Senior Buyer of Apparel supports QVC and is charged with buying saleable product by discovering, encouraging, and cultivating new ideas while keeping the customer at the heart of everything that they do. You will work very closely with the DMM to help develop and execute the buying office strategies and manage the day to day office functions.

Where You'll Work

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, DE, or NJ. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do
  • To develop and execute the buying office strategies and manage the day-to-day office functions.
  • To select and buy product; to develop and execute product, concepts, shows, brands and ideas that achieve business goals (aligned to Buying KPIs).
  • To develop and own talent in the Product Teams centered around the WCM key differentiators (i.e. Buyer, Assistant Buyer)
  • Develop and deliver multi-platform short and mid-range business plans that meet or exceed the financial goals.
  • Seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and align others with the buying strategy.
  • Set and deliver clear goals while committing to the buying area improved performance.
  • Work with cross functional partners in the development and execution of brand and product strategies and react to short term business results.
  • Curate unique products and assortments and develop storytelling that illustrates a product's features by way of its benefits and show how product will impact the customer's life.
  • Active participant in strategic business negotiations and discussions with vendors.
  • Discover new vendors and leverage existing vendors to deliver on product assortments.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a Retail Buying role, or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years as a buyer. Prior experience managing/leading others preferred.
  • Direct category experience is a plus


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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.

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.

About Qurate Retail, Inc

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Join the vibrant team at Qurate Retail, Inc, a leader in the retail sector, where innovation meets tradition and diversity fuels our growth. At Qurate Retail, Inc, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional development and personal achievement.

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Professional Growth and Development

At Qurate Retail, Inc, career growth is not just a possibility—it is an expectation. We are committed to the professional development of our employees through diverse training programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.

Culture and Benefits

Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and diversity. Qurate Retail, Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health care, employee discounts, and more, ensuring our team members are well taken care of.

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Learn more about Qurate Retail, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$632.8 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$1.2 billion
5 Year Trend
+610%
Revenue
$14.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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