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Signet Jewelers · 1 week ago

Buyer II - Banter

Support Center - Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, and they are seeking a Buyer II to develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales. The role involves leadership within the category management team, focusing on assortment planning, product development, and collaboration across various departments.

E-Commerce PlatformsJewelryRetail

Responsibilities

Partner with Leader to set strategic vision for Category

Ability to adjust quickly, if needed, to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies

Analyze and React to Business on a weekly basis

Participate in the development of financial plans and advertising/marketing plans for designated product categories

Assist in all business reviews for all designated product categories to Leadership

Oversee training and career development for Direct Reports / Team

Develop, select, test, price and acquire quality merchandise consistent with consumer demand, and in keeping with strategic department goals and policies

Up-to-date knowledge of jewelry market trends and competitive strategies

Develop new product concepts/brands for test market(s), with potential for expanded store roll out

Manage Lifecycle Management process from idea inception through Clearance and end of life

Strategic handling of vendor base with ability to find and develop strong vendor partners

Understanding of Product cost structure

Co-Manage and plan merchandising assortments for e-commerce/web sites

Work with Inventory Analyst to ensure proper in-stock levels

Manage negotiations relating to the return of discontinued product(s) to appropriate supplier

Negotiate annual purchasing agreement contracts with vendors

Coordinate efforts with the marketing, visual display and advertising departments to promote and market, key items, programs/brands and categories

Merchandise all marketing channel items for designated product categories. Present and justify all catalog/promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents

Partner with Sourcing on factory selection and cost negotiation

Partner with Financial Planning team on open-to-buy for assigned product categories

When applicable; work directly with Signet’s accounting department to ensure credits/aging are applied correctly

Assist CMT with issues on vendor performance, including late orders and quality control issues

Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage

Work with Visual Merchandising team on in-store presentations (planograms)

Cross-functional work with Store Op, VM, DC team and Planning on various projects including test, expansions, recalls

Qualification

Buying ExperienceData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMath SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeamworkFlexibility