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    Buyer, Transportation - Chester, United States - Frontgate

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    Frontgate Chester, United States

    1 week ago

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    Buyer, Transportation

    **The Opportunity**

    Under the guidance of the Logistics Procurement Manager, the Transportation Buyer will be responsible to support category strategies and conduct price negotiations as requested with suppliers using Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other tools for our Supply Chain Logistics spend. This position will help review the current supply base and assist with developing new supply sources where current vendors are not meeting expectations.

    The Buyer will work with the Procurement Manager to make recommendations on rationalizing the supply base while maintaining optimal leverage. The position will assist the Procurement Manager in monitoring all key indicators related to assigned categories, reviewing spend and industry trends frequently to ensure appropriate strategies are in place.

    **Who We Are**

    At Qurate Retail Group, we believe in a Third Way to Shop beyond transactional e-commerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores for customers who crave engaging shopping experiences. Were a select group of like-minded businesses that provide customers with curated collections of unique products, made personal and relevant by the power of storytelling. We combine the best of retail, media, and social to curate experiences, conversations, and communities for millions of highly discerning shoppers. We bring joy, inspiration, and humanity to shopping.

    **Your Impact**

    Support Procurement Manager with managing the acquisition process (sourcing, developing, and negotiating) through eProcurement tool ensuring competitive pricing, compliance with policies, limiting risk, and driving Total Procurement Value

    Partner with QVC Internal clients to help negotiate, renegotiate and administer contracts with external suppliers, ensuring all contracted obligations are being met within acceptable quality standards

    Participate in category spend meetings and help evaluate RFP strategies

    Research and evaluate current suppliers and develop new suppliers based on quality, service, support, reliability, price, innovation, and value added capabilities, as well as the supplier's reputation and history

    Building and maintaining relationships with key business partners across QVC with the support of the Procurement Leadership Team

    **What you Bring**

    Bachelors degree (Supply Chain/Logistics or Engineering preferred)

    2-4 years of work experience in procurement/strategic sourcing with 1-2 years focused on transportation/logistics categories

    Working knowledge of eProcurement systems and advanced reporting tools preferred, but not required

    Proficient with PC, including Office Suite. Advanced Excel user preferred

    Strong communication and presentation skills

    Strong analytical thinker. Able to think outside of the box to solve problems

    Working knowledge of contracts

    Exudes calmness and control in all situations

    Develops new insights into issues and examines them from different angles

    Experience with any of the following systems preferred: Ariba, SAP, Tableuor Coupa.

    Listens to learn able to adapt communications "on the fly" to what is being said

    Team first mentality. Ability to work within cross-functional team

    Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders throughout the organization

    Execute against category strategies

    Transportation/Logistics related operational or purchasing experience preferred

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