Job Details
Junior Buyer - Beauty
QVC UK
Overview
Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers
Full time, Hybrid
London
Key information
QVC is dedicated to empowering shoppers with expert knowledge and fresh insights delivered in an engaging way. As a global retailer, we showcase a constantly evolving range of brands and products in fashion, home, beauty, electronics, and jewellery.
About the role
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 meet 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 the Planning, Category Merchandising, Digital and alternative channel teams to review product performance, plan and grow the product range
- Evaluate the vendor portfolio based on knowledge of market conditions and competitive environment. Regular visits to trade fairs and vendors.
- You will develop short- and long-term product/Brand strategies ensuring alignment with the apparel department.
- Awareness of wider business strategies.
- Support Manager Buying with regular business reviews and strategy meetings with suppliers and brands.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
- You will have a background working at Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level
- You will have passion and experience working in Beauty
- You will have excellent negotiation skills