Buyer, Household Appliances

Qurate Retail Group

Buyer for household appliances at QVC Group managing procurement strategies and product development. Leading a team while ensuring budget and market competitiveness.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeDusseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You are responsible for managing the household appliances merchandise group (SDA/MDA).
You are responsible for organizing effective procurement strategies.
You are responsible for the development and further development of new and existing products, programs and show concepts for various channels.
You ensure achievement of the earnings budget for your area.
You provide functional leadership to Junior Buyers and Assistant Buyers in your team with respect to assortment strategy and product selection.
You regularly visit trade fairs and suppliers at home and abroad to develop new, future-proof concepts for multichannel retailing.
You negotiate the best possible purchase prices and terms with suppliers.
You set competitive prices while adhering to the division's pricing strategy.
You ensure timely placement of daily deals, product premieres, campaigns and events.
You are responsible for optimizations regarding efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a degree in business administration with a focus on retail.
You have at least 5 years of experience in national or international procurement, ideally in a multichannel environment.
You possess product and market knowledge and retail experience in the relevant product area.
You are creative and have experience in product development.
You have very strong analytical and conceptual skills and can make timely decisions and prioritize even under high pressure.
You have negotiation skills and a strong customer orientation.
You are highly proactive and open to taking on new tasks, ideas and embracing change.
Willingness to travel internationally.
You speak fluent German and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working & work‑life balance: flexible hours, home office, 30 days' vacation, workation (up to 20 days working abroad) and paid volunteer days.
Wellbeing & health: QVC bike leasing, subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, 24/7 private accident insurance and a comprehensive health offering.
Attractive perks: 20% employee discount on the QVC range, numerous corporate benefits and partner discounts, as well as a canteen subsidy and free parking.
International, appreciative work environment: dynamic international company culture with an informal, first‑name ("du") atmosphere and strong team spirit.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementproduct developmentmarket knowledgeanalytical skillsconceptual skillsnegotiation skillspricing strategycost-effectivenessmultichannel retailingproduct selection

Soft Skills

creativitycustomer orientationproactivitydecision makingprioritizationadaptabilityleadershipteam managementcommunicationpressure management

Certifications

degree in business administration