Qurate Retail Group
Procurement Buyer, Transportation
Qurate Retail Group, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19388
Transportation Procurement Buyer
Under the guidance of the Director Global Transportation Procurement, the Transportation Procurement Buyer will support category strategies and conduct price negotiations as requested with suppliers using Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other tools for our Supply Chain Logistics spend. You will help review the current supply base and help develop new supply sources where current vendors are not meeting expectations. The Buyer will work with the Director of Global Transportation Procurement and internal clients to make recommendations on rationalizing the supply base while maintaining leverage. You will monitor all important indicators related to assigned categories, reviewing spend and industry trends frequently to ensure appropriate strategies are in place. You will be hybrid remote (4-6xs a month in West Chester, PA). Who We Are
QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. QVC reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via its 13 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. Your Impact
Manage the procurement lifecycle through eProcurement tool ensuring competitive pricing, compliance with policies, limiting risk, and driving Total Procurement Value Partner with QVC Internal clients to help lifecycle contracts with external suppliers, ensuring all contracted obligations are met within acceptable quality standards Participate in category spend meetings and help evaluate Request for Proposal strategies Analyze current suppliers and develop new suppliers based on quality, service, reliability, price, innovation, and value added capabilities, as well as the supplier's reputation and history Develop relationships with important partners across QVC with the support of the Procurement Leadership Team What You Bring
2+ years experience supporting a Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Operations team. 2+ years of work experience or comparable education in procurement/strategic sourcing. 2+ years buying experience with focus on relevant categories (Transportation/Freight and Logistics), and other categories as assigned. 2+ years experience working with eProcurement systems and advanced reporting tools. 2+ years experienced conducting price negotiations with suppliers, using Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 2+ years experience creating RFPs Should have strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and solve complex problems Knowledge of contracts across Operations/Supply Chain categories Remote work is not permitted in NYC at this time. If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you'll love it here. If you're excited about retail, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you'll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you'll thrive with us. If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all, you'll be amazed at what's available for our team members. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers! For QVC Group, our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What's Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to 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.
Under the guidance of the Director Global Transportation Procurement, the Transportation Procurement Buyer will support category strategies and conduct price negotiations as requested with suppliers using Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other tools for our Supply Chain Logistics spend. You will help review the current supply base and help develop new supply sources where current vendors are not meeting expectations. The Buyer will work with the Director of Global Transportation Procurement and internal clients to make recommendations on rationalizing the supply base while maintaining leverage. You will monitor all important indicators related to assigned categories, reviewing spend and industry trends frequently to ensure appropriate strategies are in place. You will be hybrid remote (4-6xs a month in West Chester, PA). Who We Are
QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. QVC reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via its 13 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. Your Impact
Manage the procurement lifecycle through eProcurement tool ensuring competitive pricing, compliance with policies, limiting risk, and driving Total Procurement Value Partner with QVC Internal clients to help lifecycle contracts with external suppliers, ensuring all contracted obligations are met within acceptable quality standards Participate in category spend meetings and help evaluate Request for Proposal strategies Analyze current suppliers and develop new suppliers based on quality, service, reliability, price, innovation, and value added capabilities, as well as the supplier's reputation and history Develop relationships with important partners across QVC with the support of the Procurement Leadership Team What You Bring
2+ years experience supporting a Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Operations team. 2+ years of work experience or comparable education in procurement/strategic sourcing. 2+ years buying experience with focus on relevant categories (Transportation/Freight and Logistics), and other categories as assigned. 2+ years experience working with eProcurement systems and advanced reporting tools. 2+ years experienced conducting price negotiations with suppliers, using Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 2+ years experience creating RFPs Should have strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and solve complex problems Knowledge of contracts across Operations/Supply Chain categories Remote work is not permitted in NYC at this time. If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you'll love it here. If you're excited about retail, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you'll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you'll thrive with us. If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all, you'll be amazed at what's available for our team members. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers! For QVC Group, our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What's Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to 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.