QVC · 12 hours ago
Sourcing Specialist - Hard Home
USA, PA, West Chester
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expQVC is a leading e-commerce retailer, and they are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to work alongside the Global Sourcing Manager- Home. The role involves aligning product placement with sourcing factories, negotiating pricing, and building relationships with suppliers to enhance customer experience and product quality.
Retail
Responsibilities
The Sourcing Specialist main responsibility is to work side by side with the Global Sourcing Manager- Home to focus & align product placement with the Sourcing factory base to meet the QVC customer demands by offering the highest quality product at the best value possible
Assists the Global Sourcing Manager in delivering clear and concise product development briefs and directions to QVC offices and suppliers directly as well as to Sourcing Specialist – Home and QA Direct Sourced Home support team for all product development needs and requirements
Leverage market trends, buyer input, sales performance and customer metrics to continuously elevate home products developed to enhance margin and customer experience. Translate global trends into category specific impacts
Participate in overseas buying trips and manage follow ups. Selectively attend trade shows and comp shop with PD Managers
Negotiation of pricing, delivery and approval of product samples are primary functions. Manage sample development process
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 procedures, adherence to QVC T&A’s and proactive identification of issues that could impact the business
Partner with Global Sourcing Manager and Shanghai based team to ensure seamless development processes are in place and maintained
Partner with QA, Supply Chain and legal to ensure processes are in place to ensure uninterrupted flow of merchandise and to ensure all legal and compliance requirements are met for Home product
Perform duties according to company policies and procedures with latitude for independent judgment and initiative
Review all costing data for accuracy. Challenge and negotiate costings to meet Merchant's target prices while maintaining quality standard
Work closely with Global Sourcing Manager-Home throughout ongoing product development process to identify and execute the product needs within the quality requirements of the business
Creation of area’s T&A’s specific to each business and ownership of collaboration across roles as to strategic and tactical dates to ensure timely production and quality product
Through constant communication and working within the processes that we have in place, ensure that suppliers adhere to a T&A calendar
Engage and build relationships with suppliers to increase engagement with QVC as a brand and customer. Participate in Vendor education as identified by the business. Train each new agent and/or office in QVC systems and procedures
Define and address problems, issues and concerns that impact the operations. Collaboratively update appropriate team members
Increase ongoing collaboration with support teams within QVC, including Product Development, QA, Supply Chain, Vendor Relations and Legal. Participate in meetings and committees formed to expand knowledge of Direct Import business and reach within the home businesses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of five years business experience in Product Development & Sourcing
Or minimum of 3 years of direct sourced experience in the home classifications
Must be proficient is working on a PC and all Microsoft Suite applications
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
Company
QVC
QVC® empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way.
10001+ employees
Funding
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