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Buyer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Large retailers, manufacturers, and tech companies regularly file LCAs for procurement professionals. Sponsorship rates vary by industry, so targeting employers with active H-1B filing history puts you ahead.
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Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY, YOUR TEAM
QVC & HSN has an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer I (usually referred to as an Associate Buyer in industry) to join the team overseeing our Beauty team. The Buyer I will have ownership of a portion of the Buying Office’s business and take accountability for long term and short term strategic and financial planning, purchasing and managing sales objectives. Select products based on relevant trends and understand how to translate them into products/concept for multi-platform retail.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, NJ, or DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Under the supervision of the Buyer II, the Buyer I maintains the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and building on air strategies.
- Develop terms, and purchase items that will be successful and which exceed the expectations of our customers. Analyze item, category, and other relevant on air sales to follow trends and react based on performance. Analyze the productivity of each vendor and category within products of responsibility. Evaluate customer-buying behaviors and identify trends.
- Maintain a high level of product elevation and quality while selecting product.
- Responsible for daily office functions (e.g., maintaining spreadsheets (can write advanced macros), item creation). Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer regarding daily office operations. Handle Quality Assurance (QA) issues. Demonstrate a high level of product expertise.
- Partner and communicate with internal advocates to maximize efficiency of product lifecycle activities and manage the order process. Establish relationships with DDGS, Quality Assurance, Category production, eCommerce, Legal, Social Marketing, Multi Channel Planning, Sales, and Planning to ensure products are presented to our customer properly. Developing these relationships is an essential part of maintaining clear our goals.
- Establish vendor relationships. Responsible for vendor communication, education and preparation. Return all vendor calls basis. Give oral and written presentations.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- You have 3-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience.
- You are passionate for people with great mentor skills to invest in others.
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and 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, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
INTRODUCTION
Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY, YOUR TEAM
QVC & HSN has an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer I (usually referred to as an Associate Buyer in industry) to join the team overseeing our Beauty team. The Buyer I will have ownership of a portion of the Buying Office’s business and take accountability for long term and short term strategic and financial planning, purchasing and managing sales objectives. Select products based on relevant trends and understand how to translate them into products/concept for multi-platform retail.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, NJ, or DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Under the supervision of the Buyer II, the Buyer I maintains the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and building on air strategies.
- Develop terms, and purchase items that will be successful and which exceed the expectations of our customers. Analyze item, category, and other relevant on air sales to follow trends and react based on performance. Analyze the productivity of each vendor and category within products of responsibility. Evaluate customer-buying behaviors and identify trends.
- Maintain a high level of product elevation and quality while selecting product.
- Responsible for daily office functions (e.g., maintaining spreadsheets (can write advanced macros), item creation). Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer regarding daily office operations. Handle Quality Assurance (QA) issues. Demonstrate a high level of product expertise.
- Partner and communicate with internal advocates to maximize efficiency of product lifecycle activities and manage the order process. Establish relationships with DDGS, Quality Assurance, Category production, eCommerce, Legal, Social Marketing, Multi Channel Planning, Sales, and Planning to ensure products are presented to our customer properly. Developing these relationships is an essential part of maintaining clear our goals.
- Establish vendor relationships. Responsible for vendor communication, education and preparation. Return all vendor calls basis. Give oral and written presentations.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- You have 3-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience.
- You are passionate for people with great mentor skills to invest in others.
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and 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, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Buyer positions must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. Pull the O*NET profile for Purchasing Agents to confirm the education benchmark USCIS applies during adjudication.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Buyer job zone and location. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you reach the offer stage.
Target employers with procurement-specific LCA history
Retail chains, aerospace manufacturers, and consumer goods companies regularly file H-1B LCAs for Buyer roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation code so you're applying to companies that have sponsored procurement positions before.
Time your application around the April cap window
H-1B cap filings open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your authorization end date and discuss a cap-gap extension with your employer so there's no employment gap if selection happens late.
Ask employers about cap-exempt entity affiliation
Some Buyer roles at universities, nonprofits, or research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file year-round without waiting for the lottery. Confirm whether the organization qualifies with USCIS before assuming you need to wait for April.
Prepare a degree-to-job-duties alignment memo
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on Buyer petitions questioning whether the degree is directly related to the role. Document how your coursework in supply chain, finance, or operations maps to each duty in your job description before filing.
H-1B Visa Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Buyer jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Buyer roles can qualify, but the position must require a specific bachelor's degree rather than accepting any degree. Roles with titles like Strategic Sourcing Manager or Category Manager in industries such as tech, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals tend to have stronger specialty occupation arguments than general purchasing positions at smaller firms.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Buyers most often?
Retail corporations, aerospace and defense contractors, consumer electronics companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers file H-1B LCAs for procurement and buying roles with regularity. These industries run large, degree-dependent supply chain functions where the specialty occupation threshold is easier to meet. You can browse employers with active LCA history for Buyer roles on Migrate Mate.
What documentation should I provide to support an H-1B petition for a Buyer role?
Your employer will need a certified LCA, your academic transcripts, and a detailed job description that ties each duty to your specific degree field. A credential evaluation is useful if your degree is from outside the U.S. USCIS scrutinizes Buyer petitions closely, so a thorough duties-to-degree narrative in the support letter reduces the risk of an RFE.
Can I switch Buyer jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes, you can change employers under H-1B portability once your current petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the current job. The 60-day grace period after involuntary termination also gives you a window to secure a new filing.
How does the DOL prevailing wage affect Buyer role sponsorship?
Before filing an H-1B petition, your employer certifies an LCA stating your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Wages are tiered by experience level, so a senior Buyer role in a high-cost metro will carry a higher minimum than an entry-level position elsewhere. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage level before negotiating your offer.