Buyer Home/Fashion – Maternity Cover

Qurate Retail Group

Buyer for home/fashion responsible for sourcing and merchandising product range at QVC. Collaborating with teams to maximize company profit and enhance product portfolio.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBrugherio • 🇮🇹 ItalyJuniorMid-Level💰 €33,600 - €42,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and negotiating product deals while effectively managing inventory and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in analyzing product performance to drive strategic decisions in the home and fashion retail sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Home/Fashion Retail Buying ExperienceStrong Negotiation SkillsProduct Sourcing ExpertiseFluency in English and ItalianProficient in Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Product SourcingNegotiationInventory ManagementProduct Performance AnalysisMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProactive MindsetPersonal AccountabilityAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Retail BuyingBrand Portfolio ExpansionSupplier ManagementTarget Market AnalysisReturn-to-Supplier Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, select, and secure a suitable range of products for QVC that fits the target market
Actively identify and secure new brands to expand QVC's portfolio, ensuring we move beyond the existing brand matrix
Negotiate the best possible prices and conditions
Work closely with the Planning team to review product performance, and to plan and grow the product range
Monitor inventory levels, taking accountability for the return-to-supplier process
Meet regularly with suppliers to review product performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2–3 years of experience as a home/fashion retail buyer
A degree in Economics or equivalent
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong negotiation and sourcing skills
A proactive mindset, strong personal accountability and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate successfully across teams
Fluency in English and Italian.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
paid time off
employee assistance program
parental leave
paid volunteer hours
amazing company discounts