Junior Buyer Beauty

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.,

• 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

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., Please note: this role may require international travel for business, including trade shows, supplier visits and visits to QVC international offices.

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.