Associate Sourcing Specialist

Qurate Retail Group

. Support product development and sourcing activities across multiple apparel and accessories categories from initial concept through delivery to the fulfillment center .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWest Chester • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in apparel merchandising and product development, with a strong focus on cost analysis, vendor communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing timelines and improving sourcing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Apparel MerchandisingProduct DevelopmentCosting AnalysisVendor CommunicationPLM Systems

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Hard Skills

CostingMargin Impact AnalysisProduction TimelinesSample ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganization SkillsProblem SolvingFollow-Through

Tools & Technologies

PLM SystemsVendor Scorecards

Industry Keywords

Apparel DevelopmentSourcingProduct CreationGarment ConstructionFabric Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support product development and sourcing activities across multiple apparel and accessories categories from initial concept through delivery to the fulfillment center
Manage sample requests, track samples and costing in PLM, and prepare development information for review meetings
Partner with Design, Technical Design, Buying, QA, and Supply Chain to keep calendars on track, resolve issues, and maintain a smooth development process
Review cost sheets, challenge costing where appropriate, and support cost engineering to help achieve margin goals
Communicate daily with overseas offices, agents, and suppliers to monitor progress, maintain calendar milestones, and address production risks early
Track production status, identify delays or issues, and help drive solutions that support on-time delivery and uninterrupted merchandise flow
Support fabric development by building knowledge of fabric quality, garment construction, lead time, and cost implications
Maintain sourcing and vendor data in PLM, support vendor allocation activities, and contribute to reporting such as vendor scorecards, return rates, and star rating analysis
Identify process improvement opportunities that increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency across sourcing and product development workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years of experience in apparel merchandising, sourcing, product development, or product creation
Experience supporting apparel or accessories development from concept, sampling, and costing through production and delivery
Working knowledge of costing, margin impact, production timelines, and vendor or factory communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and use sound judgment to support business decisions
Experience partnering cross-functionally with teams such as design, technical design, buying, QA, or supply chain
Comfort working in PLM or other product lifecycle and reporting systems
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Product Design, or equivalent relevant experience
Must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware
Relocation assistance is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Paid volunteer hours
Company discounts
Health care benefits starting on day 1
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement benefits
Relocation assistance is not available for this role