The Opportunity
- Reporting to Sr. Manager, Global IT Procurement, you will manage the identification of potential suppliers, preparation of RFPs and conduct negotiations on all contracts relating to IT categories across all businesses. You will develop supplier contracts and supplier relationships that maximize value and minimize risk across all Qurate Group's global businesses, including QVC, HSN and Cornerstone brands.
- Role is hybrid-remote and will be based in our West Chester, PA office.
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 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages.
- Our Procurement team's primary focus is to support organization objectives by managing the procurement process and supply base efficiently. The team has high goals for quality, cost and value. This team works closely with internal clients and external partners to identify suppliers that offer the best service.
Your Impact
- Develop the procurement strategy for assigned commodities to help determine the best practice for the assigned commodities and help to guide Total Procurement Value across the organization.
- Partner with Qurate Retail Group's global internal clients to help negotiate contracts with external suppliers
- Develop relationships with important business partners across the Qurate Retail Group's global businesses
- Evaluate current suppliers and develop new suppliers based on quality, service, price, innovation, and value-added capabilities, as well as the supplier's reputation and history.
- Manage existing contracts for all commodities within scope to ensure perceived value is being realized.
- Evaluate strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during important sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations for all categories in scope.
- Communicate market dynamics to Procurement Leadership Team, Category Leaders and Business Unit Leaders ensuring alignment of category strategies.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of work experience or comparable education in procurement/strategic sourcing.
- Hands on experience buying IT products and services with a particular focus on Software.
- Working knowledge of eProcurement systems and advanced reporting tools
- Knowledge of contracts across all categories (Hardware, Software, Support & Services) including knowledge of software licensing agreements and SaaS agreements and negotiations.
- 1+ year experience leading the procurement negotiation process.
Remote work is not permitted in NYC at this time.
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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, fashion, 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 flexible working options, our Qurated community, where intentional connections matter and a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, 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 Qurate Retail Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!
For Qurate Retail Group, our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion 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, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qurateretail.com for assistance.