Sr. Assistant Buyer - HSN Beauty

QVC, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Sr. Assistant Buyer in the HSN Beauty department. This role offers exposure to various product categories and the opportunity to develop essential buying skills. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors while managing daily office tasks. The position emphasizes learning, teamwork, and growth within a dynamic environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Hours

Company Discounts

Qualifications

• 0-2 years buying experience.
• Ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multi-platform plans to deliver sales and inventory plans.
• Develop vendor relationships and educate on buying practices.
• Manage day-to-day office functions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Education

Buying Experience

Job description

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Sr. Assistant Buyer - HSN Beauty

Apply locations USA, PA, West Chester HSN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R78262

The Opportunity

The Sr Assistant Buyer position is development role within our Buying career path that supports the buying office with executing products through the pipeline. You will learn and master daily office functions including but not limited to item creation, purchase order creation, quality assurance processes and inventory management.

The Sr Assistant Buyer will learn the vision of the Buyer. A successful assistant buyer will learn to analyze the business results and select products based on relevant trends and existing inventory. The Sr Assistant Buyer will learn negotiation skills and develop relationships with cross-functional departments. The Sr Assistant Buyer will become versed in the importance of vendor relationships and gain exposure to the vendor negotiation process. A strong sense of urgency, an ability to prioritize multiple tasks at once and a curiosity to learn are essential to the role.

Who We Are

As a Sr. Assistant Buyer in the Color, Nail & Prestige office, you will have exposure supporting an array of categories such as Prestige Color and Skincare. This is an office where you will have the opportunity to work with National Brands and multiple categories. We are looking for another positive team member to contribute to our team's success.

This will support the color cosmetics and Lancome office.

Your Impact

• Learn and assist with multi-platform plans that will deliver sales, productivity, adjusted gross margin, achievement rates and inventory plans.
• Learn how to curate unique products/assortments while developing storytelling that illustrates a product’s features and benefits and how it will impact the customer’s life.
• Develop connections and a network with internal cross-functional partners to help deliver on buying objectives.
• Establish vendor relationships and educate vendors on buying area practices and needs.
• Manage day-to-day office functions.

What You Bring

• 0-2 years buying experience

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to interface well with cross-functional teammates at all levels.

• Ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business

• Good negotiation and persuasion skills to pitch to all levels across the organization.

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If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you’ll love it here. If you’re excited about retail, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you’ll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you ’ ll thrive with us . If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members . We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!

For QVC Group, our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What’s Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to 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.

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QVC Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. We’re an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast-paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers !