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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!
The Buyer I develops merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable sales and productivity, ensuring product value, quality, and styling. They work closely with their manager to manage assortment planning, selection, maintenance, and promotion for designated product categories
Responsibilities:
Quickly adjust to changing market trends and conditions; analyze and react to business trends weekly
Develop new product concepts/brands for test markets
Coordinate with marketing, visual display, and advertising departments
Present and justify catalog/promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents
Build buy plans for upcoming seasons
Manage open-to-buy for assigned product categories
Plan and manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce/websites
Participate in lifecycle management from idea inception through clearance
Manage negotiations for the return of discontinued products to suppliers
Assist in annual business reviews for all designated product categories
Work with Signet’s accounting department to ensure credits/aging are applied correctly
Develop strong vendor partnerships and negotiate annual purchasing agreements
Address vendor performance issues, including late orders and quality control
Proof all advertising materials for accuracy
Collaborate with the VM team for in-store presentations
Work cross-functionally with store operations, VM, DC, and planning teams on store tests, rollouts, and RTVs
Assist with the Senior Merchant’s other categories
What We Are Looking For:
Preferred: Degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field
Minimum 2 years of prior buying experience
Preferred: previous experience with diamonds
Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation, organizational, and math skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to work in a metal-free environment when required by security protocols
Comfortable in a fast-paced setting
Capable of working independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Work Environment:
Hybrid work schedule to Dallas, TX.
Position available within multiple brands.
Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees. Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.