Junior Buyer Beauty

QVC; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Junior Buyer to support product sourcing and strategy in Beauty. This role involves collaborating with the Buying Manager, negotiating costs, and developing a unique product portfolio. Ideal candidates will have a background in buying and a strong passion for Beauty. The position is hybrid, requiring some onsite work at the Chiswick Park multi-media center. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Background working at Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level.
• Passion and experience working in Beauty.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source a positioned and unique product portfolio for Beauty.
• Negotiate best possible cost prices and conditions of trade.
• Review product performance and grow the product range.
• Evaluate vendor portfolio and conduct market visits.
• Support Management Buying with business reviews.
• Implement Pricing Strategy for defined product category.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Sourcing

Data Entry

Procurement

Cost Management

Algebra

HR Sourcing

Math

Produce Experience

ERP Systems

MRP

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity Your Team

• The Junior Buyer for Beauty supports QVC International and works within the beauty area to build the range(s) that achieve sales margin and stock targets. You will collaborate with the Buyer, report to the Buying Manager and be responsible for your own brands. Your role includes buying and developing ranges for beauty brands such as Neom, Estee Lauder, Murad, Phillip Kingsley and L'Occitane.

Where You'll Work

• This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at our multi‑media centre in Chiswick Park several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company).

What You'll Do

• You will source a positioned and unique product portfolio for Beauty at QVC UK to fit the long‑term brand strategy, target market and sales targets, ensuring the range is fresh and exciting for the customer.
• You will negotiate the best possible cost prices and conditions of trade for the product category you are responsible for.
• You will work with Planning, Category Merchandising, Digital and Alternative Channel teams to review product performance, plan, and grow the product range.
• Evaluate the vendor portfolio based on market conditions and competitive environment, with regular visits to trade fairs and vendors.
• You will develop short‑ and long‑term product/brand strategies ensuring alignment with the apparel department.
• Maintain awareness of wider business strategies.
• Support Management Buying with regular business reviews and strategy meetings with suppliers and brands.
• You will implement Pricing Strategy for a defined product category – set initial price and margin following market and category insights.
• Conduct ongoing checks and reviews of pricing in line with category budget and sales forecasts.
• Oversee the critical path ensuring accuracy for the defined product category.
• Be accountable for detailed briefs for TSVs, Events, Key lines, new shows and Campaigns.
• Curate product to support omni‑channel and campaigns.
• You will work with planning on inventory management following the OTB process.
• Work with International partners on product and brand strategies.
• Meet/partner with suppliers to review product performance and develop new concepts, ensuring products comply with QVC’s long‑term goals and quality standards; develop brand plans and share strategy with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Buyer/Manager Buying to develop brand strategies, keeping up to date with new trends and competitor activity.

What You'll Bring

• Background working at Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level.
• Passion and experience working in Beauty.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

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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 would like to be considered under this scheme please indicate this on the application form.

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 ensures 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 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.

Required Experience

Junior IC

Key Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Purchasing
• Sourcing
• Data Entry
• Procurement
• Cost Management
• Algebra
• HR Sourcing
• Math
• Produce Experience
• ERP Systems
• MRP

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience: 0+ years

Vacancy: 1

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