Extended Assortment Buyer

For our Buying Department based in Brugherio (MB) we are currently looking for an experienced Extended Assortment Buyer.

The person in this role will be responsible, under the direction of a Manager Buying, to source, purchase and merchandise one or more specific product categories to support an Omni-channel strategy also through the Drop Ship capability
in order to efficiently maximize sales and net profit contribution to the company.

The main accountabilities of the role will be:

- To source, select and secure a clearly positioned and differentiated product portfolio primarily in Drop shipment for QVC to fit the long-term brand strategy, target market and meet sales targets ensuring the range is fresh, relevant and exciting for the customer
- Responsible for sourcing and maintaining relationships with the EA supplier portfolio of drop shipment suppliers
- To negotiate the best possible cost prices and conditions of trade
- To work closely with the Planning, Category Merchandising, Digital and alternative channel teams to review product performance, plan and grow the product range
- Evaluation of the vendor portfolio based on knowledge of market conditions and competitive environment. Regular visits to trade fairs and vendors.
- Successful Execution of Pricing Strategy for Category - Set initial price and margin in line with market and category insights and trends
- Be accountable for a robust and detailed brief for TSV’s, Events, Key lines, new shows and Campaigns.
- Responsible for the curation of product to support Omni-channel and campaigns.
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to share the product/brand messages and unique selling propositions
- Ensure that Buying processes comply to anti-trust and compliance regulations, as well as the legal claim process. This is in addition to any other internal and external guidelines.
- To regularly meet/liaise with suppliers to review product performance and develop new concepts, ensuring products comply with QVC’s long-term objectives and quality standards. Develop brand plans and share strategy with suppliers
- To work with Manager Buyer to develop supplier relationships, keeping abreast of new trends and competitor activity, and taking advantage of new ideas/concepts and products
- To be knowledgeable about QVC contractual terms and negotiate effectively.

**Key requirements and skills**:

- 3 - 5 years of experience in national/international purchasing in a multichannel or digital environment
- Skillful handling of buying relevant key figures, as well as very good analytical skills. Strong creativity in product development and branding.
- High customer orientation for the digital store
- Proven negotiating skills and high customer orientation.
- High level of initiative, decision-making ability and flexibility.
- Problem solver mentality.
- Anticipates future trends and solves complex problems.
- Able to lead projects and continuously seek improvements.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong Relationship building skills.
- In-depth product and market knowledge in the relevant product area, as well as several years of experience in national and international retailers.
- Knowledge of the dropshiment landscape
- Hard goods Brand network is a plus
- Operational assortment planning and development.
- Fluent English and willingness to travel for national/international buying trips.
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