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Assistant Buyer – Maternity Cover
Qurate Retail Group. Support QVC UK’s Buying team in bringing product ranges from development through to customer-facing promotions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail while effectively coordinating product ranges and supporting the Buying team. Proficient in Microsoft Office for report preparation and possesses a collaborative approach to liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail Management SystemsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCollaboration
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Soft Skills
Attention to DetailAbility to Prioritize TasksConfident CommunicationCollaborative Approach
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeRetail Management Systems
Industry Keywords
BuyingMerchandisingProduct DevelopmentSales TargetsStock Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support QVC UK’s Buying team in bringing product ranges from development through to customer-facing promotions
- Coordinate product, sales and trend information, samples and key buying-process details
- Help the team work towards sales, margin and stock targets
- Prepare range reviews, trading meetings, supplier packs and event packs
- Track product development milestones, samples and test reports
- Update relevant systems and flag timing or information gaps
- Liaise with suppliers on samples and product queries
- Maintain supplier records, buying paperwork and the sample library
- Prepare sales information and reports
- Support day-to-day departmental administration
- Work with Buyers, Junior Buyers, Planning, suppliers and colleagues across the business
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and suppliers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly for organising information and preparing reports
- Some experience with retail or merchandise-management systems, or the ability to learn new systems and processes
- Interest in products, retail and commercial performance
- Willingness to build knowledge of buying, merchandising and product quality
- For any UK based roles, applicants may indicate consideration under the Disability Confident Scheme
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Paid volunteer hours
- Company discounts