For our Buying Department based in Brugherio (MB) we are currently looking for an experienced Extended Assortment Buyer.
The person in this role will be responsible, under the direction of a Manager Buying, to source, purchase and merchandise one or more specific product categories to support an Omni-channel strategy also through the Drop Ship capability
in order to efficiently maximize sales and net profit contribution to the company.
The main accountabilities of the role will be:
- To source, select and secure a clearly positioned and differentiated product portfolio primarily in Drop shipment for QVC to fit the long-term brand strategy, target market and meet sales targets ensuring the range is fresh, relevant and exciting for the customer
- Responsible for sourcing and maintaining relationships with the EA supplier portfolio of drop shipment suppliers
- To negotiate the best possible cost prices and conditions of trade
- To work closely with the Planning, Category Merchandising, Digital and alternative channel teams to review product performance, plan and grow the product range
- Evaluation of the vendor portfolio based on knowledge of market conditions and competitive environment. Regular visits to trade fairs and vendors.
- Successful Execution of Pricing Strategy for Category - Set initial price and margin in line with market and category insights and trends
- Be accountable for a robust and detailed brief for TSV’s, Events, Key lines, new shows and Campaigns.
- Responsible for the curation of product to support Omni-channel and campaigns.
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to share the product/brand messages and unique selling propositions
- Ensure that Buying processes comply to anti-trust and compliance regulations, as well as the legal claim process. This is in addition to any other internal and external guidelines.
- To regularly meet/liaise with suppliers to review product performance and develop new concepts, ensuring products comply with QVC’s long-term objectives and quality standards. Develop brand plans and share strategy with suppliers
- To work with Manager Buyer to develop supplier relationships, keeping abreast of new trends and competitor activity, and taking advantage of new ideas/concepts and products
- To be knowledgeable about QVC contractual terms and negotiate effectively.
**Key requirements and skills**:
- 3 - 5 years of experience in national/international purchasing in a multichannel or digital environment
- Skillful handling of buying relevant key figures, as well as very good analytical skills. Strong creativity in product development and branding.
- High customer orientation for the digital store
- Proven negotiating skills and high customer orientation.
- High level of initiative, decision-making ability and flexibility.
- Problem solver mentality.
- Anticipates future trends and solves complex problems.
- Able to lead projects and continuously seek improvements.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong Relationship building skills.
- In-depth product and market knowledge in the relevant product area, as well as several years of experience in national and international retailers.
- Knowledge of the dropshiment landscape
- Hard goods Brand network is a plus
- Operational assortment planning and development.
- Fluent English and willingness to travel for national/international buying trips.
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📌 Extended Assortment Buyer
🏢 Qvc
📍 Brugherio