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The Senior Procurement Buyer supports QVC Group and under the guidance of their manager help prepare category strategies and conducting price negotiations with suppliers, using Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other tools for assigned categories in support of all of the QVC Group businesses. This position will review the current supply base for assigned categories and develop new supply sources where current vendors are not meeting expectations. The Sr. Buyer is responsible for monitoring all key indicators related to assigned categories, reviewing spend and industry trends at all times to ensure appropriate category strategies are in place.
Where You'll Work
This role is remote; job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, DE, or NJ.
What You'll Do
- Manage acquisition process (sourcing, developing, and negotiating) for critical, complex categories ensuring competitive pricing, compliance with policies, limiting risk, and driving Total Procurement Value.
- Partner with Senior Level Stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing and contract strategies, ensuring all contracted obligations are being met within acceptable standards.
- Work with Manager – Service Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Team to review category spend to develop strategies for optimizing sourcing and negotiation results.
- Research and evaluate current suppliers and develop new suppliers based on quality, service, support, reliability, price, innovation, and value-added capabilities, as well as the supplier's reputation and history. Must also drive Supplier Enabled Innovation from larger, more strategic suppliers.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key business partners across QVCG with the support of the Manager – Service Procurement.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelors degree in related field
- 3+ years of work experience in indirect procurement/strategic sourcing
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
