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Data: 02/04/2013
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• SENIOR BUYER FASHION
Mission
Reporting to the Head of Buying, The Senior Buyer Fashion is responsible for the development and expansion of QVC’s brand strategy. The Senior Buyer Fashion leads, manages and develops a team of Buyers responsible for growing and maximizing product ranges through the sourcing, purchasing and merchandising of specific products for QVC.
Main responsabilities
Merchandising
- To identify new markets, new categories and new customers to meet QVC long term buying strategy;
- To develop and expand QVC’s brand strategy;
- To negotiate broader contract terms with suppliers i.e. new countries of trade, supply chain, trade agreements;
- To conduct meeting with vendors to review product performance, develop new concepts and ensure that products comply with QVC’s long-term objectives and quality standards;
- To identify, develop and work on larger promotional events with vendors and buying team;
- To assist with Quality Assurance formulation setting procedures and standards for new products;
- To work closely with the Planning, Broadcasting, Warehouse departments in order to develop a good understanding of QVC operational requirements to aid buying decisions;
- To work closely with Broadcasting and Planning department to develop long term strategic positioning of products;
- To attend and take a proactive role in all Production, Today Special Value (TSV), Open to Buy (OTB)/inventory control and Airtime Strategy meetings;
- To review product performance and take action to manage inventory levels, taking responsibility for return to vendor (RTV) customer returns and all areas that affect company net profit;
- To develop relationships with outside trade organizations;
- To work with the Warehouse management team to plan/co-ordinate big promotional events;
- To liaise with presenters to ensure they are fully briefed to assist the smooth operation of shows;
- To work closely with other QVC location in order familiarizing with key senior managers to levy support for the team.
Vendor Relations
- To agree/devise annual plan in relation to supplier;
- To keep abreast of new trends ensuring that QVC is first to take advantage of all new ideas/concepts and products, providing information and coaching to the overall buying team;
- To establish market contacts and work with Buyers and Heads of Buying do develop supplier relationships;
- To negotiate vendor contracts and ensure they are executed in a timely manner.
Staff Management
- To be responsible for selection, training and performance of Buyers and/or Buyers Administrators within the product area;
- To utilize the training department/external training bodies and coaching techniques to enhance the development of team;
- Set the team short and long term objectives in line with overall company objectives.
Financial Management
- To contribute towards the formulation of budgets and application forecasting tools to ensure sales targets are met.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in the role of Buyer;
- Excellent English Language;
- Teamwork;
- Excellent Communication and relation skills;
- Negotiation Skills;
- Flexibility and Proactivity;
- Problem Solving.
Previous experience in Fashion industries will be considered essential
People interested in the position can send their cv to: [email protected] specifying Rif. SBF PS
• BUYER JEWELRY
Under the direction of a Senior Buyer, the Buyer Jewelry sources, purchases and merchandises specific product category in a timely and efficient manner, in order to maximize net profit contribution to the company.
Buying
- To source, select and secure a suitable range of products for QVC to fit the target market and meet sales targets ensuring the range is fresh and exciting for the customer;
- To negotiate the best possible prices and conditions of trade;
- To work closely with Planning to review product performance, plan and grow the product range;
- To work closely with all relevant departments in order to develop a good understanding of QVC operational requirements to aid buying decisions, including, but not limited to Planning, Broadcasting and Distribution;
- To oversee and take accountability for product flow in and out of the business,
- To work closely with the Media Operations team to ensure product execution and sales are maximised;
- To be aware of inventory levels, taking accountability for the return to supplier (RTV) process, ensuring stock is returned in a timely manner;
- To ensure Presenters are fully briefed on all product information prior to live shows to maximise sales;
- To identify, negotiate and present key promotional products at Today’s Special Value (TSV) meetings;
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