Buyer I – Storage/Org, Mattresses/Furniture and Rugs

Qurate Retail Group

. Oversee Storage/Org, Mattresses/Furniture and Rugs merchandise categories .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate merchandise buying with a focus on strategic planning, vendor management, and trend analysis. Proficient in maintaining product quality and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Merchandise Buying ExperienceAdvanced Spreadsheet Macro-Writing SkillsVendor Communication and ManagementTrend Analysis and Product SelectionQuality Assurance Handling

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Hard Skills

Spreadsheet MaintenanceItem CreationSales AnalysisCategory Productivity AnalysisCustomer-Buying Behavior EvaluationProduct Expertise

Soft Skills

Strong Mentoring SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration with Cross-Functional DepartmentsOral and Written Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Merchandise CategoriesOn-Air AssortmentProduct Lifecycle EfficiencyMulti-Platform RetailQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Storage/Org, Mattresses/Furniture and Rugs merchandise categories
Own a portion of the Buying Office’s business
Manage long-term and short-term strategic and financial planning
Purchase merchandise and manage sales objectives
Select products based on relevant trends and translate trends into products/concepts for multi-platform retail
Educate and communicate with vendors and cross-functional departments
Maintain the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and build on-air strategies
Develop terms and purchase items that exceed customer expectations
Analyze sales, trends, vendor productivity, categories, and customer-buying behaviors
Maintain product elevation and quality
Perform daily office functions, including spreadsheet maintenance and item creation
Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer on daily office operations
Handle Quality Assurance issues
Partner with internal advocates 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 manage vendor communication, education, and preparation
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
Ability to handle Quality Assurance issues
Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional departments and vendors
Ability to give oral and written presentations
Strong mentoring skills
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
Amazing company discounts
Health care benefits starting on day 1
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement benefits
Reasonable accommodations/support throughout the employment process