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Buyer I – Floorcare & Home Environment
Qurate Retail Group. Maintain the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and build on-air strategies under the supervision of the Buyer II .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in corporate merchandise buying, with a strong focus on analyzing sales trends, maintaining product quality, and developing vendor relationships. Proficient in advanced spreadsheet skills and capable of mentoring team members in office operations.
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Corporate Merchandise Buying ExperienceAdvanced Spreadsheet Macro-Writing SkillsVendor Relationship DevelopmentQuality Assurance Issue HandlingOral And Written Presentation Skills
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Hard Skills
Sales AnalysisCategory Productivity AnalysisCustomer-Buying Behavior EvaluationProduct ExpertiseSpreadsheet MaintenanceItem Creation
Soft Skills
Mentoring SkillsInterpersonal Communication
Industry Keywords
On-Air Assortment ManagementProduct Lifecycle EfficiencyVendor CommunicationMulti Channel PlanningQuality Assurance
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and build on-air strategies under the supervision of the Buyer II
- Develop terms and purchase items that exceed customer expectations
- Analyze item, category, and on-air sales to follow trends and react to performance
- Analyze vendor and category productivity
- Evaluate customer-buying behaviors and identify trends
- Maintain product elevation and quality when selecting products
- Perform daily office functions, including maintaining spreadsheets and item creation
- Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer on daily office operations
- Handle Quality Assurance issues and demonstrate product expertise
- Partner with internal teams to maximize product lifecycle efficiency and manage the order process
- Establish relationships with DDGS, Quality Assurance, Category Production, eCommerce, Legal, Social Marketing, Multi Channel Planning, Sales, and Planning
- Establish vendor relationships and handle vendor communication, education, and preparation
- Return vendor calls and give oral and written presentations
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience
- Advanced spreadsheet macro-writing skills
- Product expertise
- Ability to analyze item, category, and on-air sales
- Ability to analyze vendor and category productivity
- Ability to evaluate customer-buying behaviors and identify trends
- Ability to maintain spreadsheets and create items
- Quality Assurance issue handling experience
- Ability to develop vendor relationships and communicate with vendors
- Oral and written presentation skills
- Mentor skills and ability to invest in others
- Must reside in PA, NJ, or DE
- Ability to work onsite in West Chester, PA several days per month
- 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