Senior Sourcing Specialist – Apparel

• 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

• 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

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.

• Product Development
• Sourcing Operations Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Apparel Industry Experience
• Quality Assurance Collaboration

• Product Development
• Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Garment Construction
• Calendar Management
• Cost Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Production Management
• Sample Development
• Apparel Categories

• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Proactive Issue Identification
• Collaboration

• Bachelor's Degree

• Apparel Manufacturing
• Fulfillment Center
• Sourcing Strategy
• Merchandising
• Marketing
• Product Design
• Supply Chain