•Sourcing new brands while negotiating the best terms for Zalando•Together with Category Controlling, being responsible for defining brandsstrategy including budget and assortment planning •Stakeholder management and constant exchange with other departments such as Logistics, Content and photo production, Fashion Store, Marketing

•Preparation of product-based analysis for trading decisions and proposals for the assortment selection as well as line plans of the unit•Supporting the team in operational and functional matters, by creating, maintaining, & sending/cancelling orders and making sure all necessary steps are followed through•First contact person for international suppliers, next to the buyers, supporting in the set up and maintenance of condition contracts with them•Working closely with the planning team in order to ensure that products are available for purchase

•To source, select and secure a suitable range of products for QVC to fit the target market and meet sales targets ensuring the range is fresh and exciting for the customer•To negotiate the best possible prices and conditions of trade•To work closely with Planning to review product performance, plan and grow the product range•To work closely with all relevant departments in order to develop a good understanding of QVC operational requirements to aid buying decisions, including, but not limited to Planning, Broadcasting and Distribution•To be aware of inventory levels, taking accountability for the return to supplier process, ensuring stock is returned in a timely manner•To regularly meet with suppliers to review product performance and develop new concepts, ensuring products comply with QVC’s long-term objectives and quality standards•To work with other Buyers/ Senior Buyers and/or Merchandise Manager do develop supplier relationships, keeping abreast of new trends and competitor activity, and taking advantage of new ideas/concepts and products•To negotiate vendor contracts and ensure they are executed in a timely manner•To ensure all relevant financial information regarding product performance (historical and projected) is accurately prepared as and when required (e.g. year plan, monthly and quarterly reviews)•To support the Senior Buyer with the preparation of sales forecasts•To support the Senior Buyer in continually reviewing sales plan and reacting where appropriate to meet budget

• Budget management• Product selection and order definition by styles, stores and clusters• Definition of first allocation and stock for replenishments• Organization and management of professional product trainings in key countries• Analysis, forecasting, buy-in and allocation of outlet products• Pricing management• Collection performance analysis

• Supporting the Buying Manager during the sales campaigns' activities: product selection and order definition by style and stores• Managing product data entry in assortment plans, including costs, retail and purchase orders. Managing and maintaining systems with high level of accuracy.• Daily analysis of deliveries, sales and stock• Cooperating with the buyers in the season stock management (transfer, allocations, reorders)• Managing and topping-up inventory levels across all stores• Liasing with stores for product trainings and in-store activities• Undertaking administrative duties in order to support the buying function

• Placing purchase orders into the system and checking them for accuracy• Running and sharing deliveries, sales and returns reports on a daily basis• Cooperating with the buyers in the season stock management (transfer, allocations, reorders)• Preparing and maintaining the master data of the products in the merchandise management system tool• Supervising delivery dates and checking shipments for accuracy being the contact person between suppliers and the warehouse• Working closely with the planning team in order to ensure that all products are available for purchase• Filling and uploading conctracts for new suppliers to be registered to the legal department and management system tool

• Managing day by day activities in order to ensure the proper working and updating of the website, taking into account the commercial strategies• Supporting the planning activities related to the catalogue, shooting and logistics• Supporting in management of ecommerce and marketing activities in coordination with Localization and Art&Editorial teams• Being the contact person appointed to interface with the Technology and UX teams for release/setup projects in order to maximize Group effort and delivery to the Partner• Coordination with support areas such as Customer Care• Support and coordination with Operations to ensure proper product deliveries• Supporting Web Marketing and Campaign Development teams

• Developing and defining search strategy in line with client requirements• Working within the 'client team' to ensure Paid Search strategy is in line with other digital channels• Development and implementation of PPC campaign across appropriate platforms• Developing and implementing display, paid social and mobile campaigns• Defining client reporting structures Work with Analytics and analytical data to drive change and strategy• Working with client decision makers to optimise ongoing campaigns A/B testing

• Entering and updating patrons' records on computers• Sorting books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas• Inspecting returned books for condition and due-date status, and computing any applicable fines• Maintaining records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalogue cards according to system used