IT Procurement Specialist

• 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., * 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.

• 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.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Qurate Retail Group comprises six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® - all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms., 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.