Senior Apparel Sourcing Strategist - Hybrid

QVC Group; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QVC Group, Inc. is a live social shopping company with brands including QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road.

The Sourcing Specialist role is based in PA with hybrid work arrangements and requires proximity to West Chester, PA. The position focuses on managing end-to-end sourcing operations, developing apparel samples, negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, and coordinating with design and QA teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, production and/or sourcing.
• At least 3 years of experience in apparel categories.
• Garment construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Development of samples in all apparel categories, negotiation of pricing, delivery and terms for businesses as assigned in the primary function.
• Build strong relationships with our sourcing partners through daily email communication to ensure adherence to standards and milestones and to proactively identify issues.
• Own the calendar at a brand level and manage day-to-day operations of the sourcing functions.
• Partner with design, technical design and buying teams to ensure seamless development processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to confidently challenge cost sheets and negotiate.
• Take the lead in driving progress and negotiating costs.
• Anticipate potential quality issues and propose resolutions.
• Adhere to the current Sourcing Strategy and Goals.
• Collaborate with QA and Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted merchandise flow.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Calendar management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Product Design preferred)

Job description

QVC Group, Inc. is a live social shopping company with brands including QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road.

The Sourcing Specialist role is based in PA with hybrid work arrangements and requires proximity to West Chester, PA. The position focuses on managing end-to-end sourcing operations, developing apparel samples, negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, and coordinating with design and QA teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.