Buying & Merchandising Administrator

QVC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking a Buying / Merchandising Administrator to support their Buying team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate should have administrative experience within the retail sector and be familiar with SAP and Excel functionalities. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, vendor communications, and ensuring supply chain efficiency. This position offers a dynamic working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a head office environment, preferably in the retail industry.
• Knowledge of SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain critical path and purchase order amendments.
• Act as primary contact for vendor bookings and customer inquiries.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Buying Team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Knowledge of SAP

Excel proficiency (pivot tables, V-lookups)

Attention to detail

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs.

QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, e‑commerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Buying / Merchandising Administrator to join our Buying team to join our accessories department. It's a diverse role and when we say that no two days are ever the same we are not kidding!

Reporting to the buying manager, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Buying Team.

This is a hybrid working role with a minimum of 2 days in our Chiswick Park Office in West London.

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, electronics and jewellery – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award‑winning customer service.

QVC International brings the QVC shopping experience to millions of people in Germany, Austria, Japan, the U.K., Ireland and Italy. QVC International reaches 124 million homes via 10 television networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. QVC International has team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.

Your Impact

• Supply chain critical path management will be a large part of your daily responsibilities.
• You will manage the process for all purchase order amendments and making sure that all required amendments are submitted and amended promptly.
• You will be the contact for our vendor base for any bookings issues, looking after internal and external customers.

What You Bring

• You will have administrative experience within a head office environment and within the retail industry.
• You will have knowledge of SAP and Excel (can perform pivot tables and V‑look ups).
• You will have an enthusiastic approach to work.
• You will manage your own workload within a "live" commercial environment. Due to the pace of the environment, a high level of attention to detail is also essential!

Disability Confident Scheme

QVC UK is a Disability Confident Leader, level 3 accredited employer and operates a Disability Confident Scheme (“DCS”). For any UK based roles, if you’d like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on the application form.

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.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier‑free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

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.