Senior Sourcing Specialist – Apparel

Qurate Retail Group

Apparel sourcing specialist managing samples, costs, calendars, and supplier relationships for QVC Group’s live social shopping and retail brands. Partnering with design, buying, QA, and supply chain teams to deliver quality merchandise.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWest Chester • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end product development process in the apparel industry, including sourcing, negotiation, and quality assurance. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to standards.

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Product DevelopmentSourcing Operations ManagementNegotiation SkillsApparel Industry ExperienceQuality Assurance Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentSourcingNegotiationGarment ConstructionCalendar ManagementCost AnalysisQuality AssuranceProduction ManagementSample DevelopmentApparel Categories

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingProactive Issue IdentificationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Apparel ManufacturingFulfillment CenterSourcing StrategyMerchandisingMarketingProduct DesignSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day business of manufacturing from initial concept to fulfillment center delivery
Develop samples across all apparel categories
Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms for assigned businesses
Communicate daily with offices, agents, and direct suppliers
Build strong relationships with sourcing partners
Ensure implementation of QVC Group standards and procedures
Ensure adherence to calendar milestones and proactively identify issues that may impact the business
Own the calendar at brand level and manage day-to-day sourcing operations
Partner with design, technical design, and buying teams to maintain seamless development processes
Challenge cost sheets and negotiate costs
Drive progress and negotiate costs
Anticipate potential quality issues and offer resolutions
Adhere to current Sourcing Strategy and Goals
Partner with QA and Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted merchandise flow

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required; Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or Product Design preferred
Minimum 5+ years of experience in product development, production and/or sourcing
At least 3 years of experience specific to apparel categories
Garment construction would be nice to have
Must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware
Must be able to work onsite at Studio Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania several days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Paid volunteer hours
Amazing company discounts
Health care benefits starting on day 1
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement benefits
Reasonable accommodations/support throughout the employment process