Sr Sourcing Specialist

QVC, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid volunteer hours

Amazing company discounts

Health care benefits starting on day 1

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement benefits

Job summary

QVC Group is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage day-to-day apparel sourcing from concept to delivery. You will work with the Sourcing Manager to align global strategies and secure high-quality products at the best value.

Drive calendar milestones, negotiate costs, and partner with design, TD, and buying teams to ensure smooth development. Onsite presence at Studio Park in West Chester, PA several days per week is required; residence in PA, NJ, or DE is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; merchandising, marketing, business or product design fields preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in product development, production or sourcing (3+ years in apparel).
• Garment construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop samples in apparel categories and negotiate pricing, delivery and terms with suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with sourcing partners to ensure QVC Group standards and calendar milestones.
• Own the brand calendar and manage day-to-day sourcing operations.
• Collaborate with design, technical design and buying teams to ensure seamless development and cost negotiations.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Apparel expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising/Marketing/Business/Product Design

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 Sourcing Specialist manages the day-to-day business of Manufacturing from initial concept to FC delivery. Responsibility is to work side by side with the Sourcing Manager to focus and align the Global Sourcing multiple strategies to meet customer demands by offering the highest quality product at the best value possible.

Where You’ll Work

This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Studio Park in West Chester, PA several days per week. Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, NJ, or DE. Relocation assistance or is not available for this role.

What You’ll Do

Development of samples in all apparel categories, negotiation of pricing, delivery and terms for businesses as assigned in the primary function. Through daily e-mail communication with our offices, agents, and direct suppliers, build strong relationships with our sourcing partners to ensure proper implementation of QVC Group’s standards and procedures, adherence to calendar milestones and proactive identification of issues that could impact the business. Ownership of the calendar at a brand level and managing the day-to-day operations of the sourcing functions. Partner with design, technical design and buying team members to ensure seamless development processes are in place and maintained. Demonstrate the ability to confidently challenge cost sheets and negotiate. Taking the lead in driving progress and negotiating costs. Forward thinking of potential quality issues and offering resolutions. Ownership of adhering to the current Sourcing Strategy and Goals. Partner with QA and Supply Chain to ensure processes are in place to ensure uninterrupted flow of merchandise.

What You’ll Bring

Education: Bachelor's Degree required (Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Product Design preferred) Experience: Minimum 5 + years of experience in product development, production and/or sourcing (at least 3 years specific in apparel categories). Garment construction would be nice to have. #LI-KB1

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program
• parental leave
• paid volunteer hours
• amazing company discounts
• health care benefits starting on day 1
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement benefits

Inclusion

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.

Salary Information

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.

About Our Culture

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, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community. 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!

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