Assistant Buyer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Assistant Buyer roles at U.S. retail and wholesale companies regularly attract visa sponsorship, particularly through the H-1B visa, as the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a business or merchandising degree. Employers in fashion, consumer goods, and department store chains have consistent LCA filing histories, giving international candidates a realistic path to sponsorship.
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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
The Assistant Buyer supports QVC or HSN in identifying and negotiating products, prices, and terms to deliver sales results across multiple platforms! You'll be the maestro orchestrating product negotiations, dreaming up dazzling new concepts, and fetching that sales gold across all our platforms! With your keen eye for spotting trends, you'll turn customer insights into new products and shows that resonate with QVC fans.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Studio Park in West Chester, PA several days per month. 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.
- Translate product and customer trends into actionable ideas, concepts, products, and shows that appeal to QVC customers
- Manage daily office operations and administrative tasks
- Maintain robust communication with vendors and cross-functional teams, strengthening internal and external relationships
- Take lead in the office during the Buyer I's absence
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Your academic flair with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent superhero-level business experience in corporate buying)
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in related fields—a solid foundation ready to build a phenomenal future
- Understanding of Retail Math strongly preferred
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
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
The Assistant Buyer supports QVC or HSN in identifying and negotiating products, prices, and terms to deliver sales results across multiple platforms! You'll be the maestro orchestrating product negotiations, dreaming up dazzling new concepts, and fetching that sales gold across all our platforms! With your keen eye for spotting trends, you'll turn customer insights into new products and shows that resonate with QVC fans.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Studio Park in West Chester, PA several days per month. 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.
- Translate product and customer trends into actionable ideas, concepts, products, and shows that appeal to QVC customers
- Manage daily office operations and administrative tasks
- Maintain robust communication with vendors and cross-functional teams, strengthening internal and external relationships
- Take lead in the office during the Buyer I's absence
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Your academic flair with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent superhero-level business experience in corporate buying)
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in related fields—a solid foundation ready to build a phenomenal future
- Understanding of Retail Math strongly preferred
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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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
An Assistant Buyer role qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer can show a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is a standard requirement. Degree titles like Supply Chain Management, Fashion Merchandising, or Business Administration strengthen that argument considerably.
Target retailers with active LCA histories
Retail and wholesale employers file LCAs for Buyers and Purchasing Agents under specific DOL occupational categories. Prioritize large department store chains, vertically integrated fashion brands, and mass-market retailers, as they file sponsorship paperwork with far greater regularity than boutique buyers.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship histories searchable by role and location. Use it to identify which retail and consumer goods companies have actively sponsored Assistant Buyer or related merchandising positions before applying.
Check prevailing wage before salary conversations
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in your city so you're not caught off guard during offer negotiations.
Get your transcripts officially evaluated early
If your merchandising, business, or supply chain degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-accredited service before the offer stage. Employers filing an H-1B petition need that credential equivalency confirmed upfront, and delays in evaluation can stall the USCIS filing timeline.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the final interview
Many retail hiring managers don't realize their procurement roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Bring documentation showing the role's degree requirement and the O*NET profile for Buyers and Purchasing Agents to the conversation, so the employer's HR team can confirm sponsorship feasibility before you advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Buyer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the position typically requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, or Supply Chain Management. The challenge is that some employers list a degree as preferred rather than required, which can undermine the specialty occupation argument. USCIS looks at the actual job duties and the employer's hiring practices, not just the job title.
Which visa types are realistic for international Assistant Buyer candidates?
The H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap that has never been exhausted and doesn't require lottery selection. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visas don't cover Buyer roles, as the USMCA profession list doesn't include purchasing or merchandising positions.
How do I find Assistant Buyer jobs where the employer will sponsor a visa?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA sponsorship histories for roles in retail buying and merchandising, so you can target companies that have filed for similar positions before. Filtering your search to employers with active filing records significantly reduces the time you spend approaching companies that have never sponsored in this category.
Does my merchandising or fashion degree from outside the U.S. count for H-1B sponsorship?
A foreign degree can satisfy the specialty occupation requirement if a NACES-accredited credential evaluation confirms it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a related field. USCIS accepts these evaluations when filed with the I-129 petition. A three-year bachelor's degree from Australia, for example, is generally accepted as equivalent under most evaluation frameworks, but the evaluation must explicitly state that equivalency.
Will my employer need to do anything beyond filing an H-1B petition for my Assistant Buyer role?
Yes. Before USCIS can process the H-1B petition, your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. The LCA certifies that your wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. workers in that role. For large employers in certain categories, additional fees and PERM considerations may also apply depending on the longer-term immigration pathway.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Buyer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.