Buyer III

Signet Jewelers

Buyer III developing profitable jewelry assortments for Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer. Managing vendors, product lifecycle, inventory, promotions, and cross-functional category planning.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing merchandise assortments, product concepts, and lifecycle strategies while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to negotiate vendor agreements and present strategic plans to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchandise Assortment DevelopmentVendor NegotiationMarket Trend AnalysisProduct Lifecycle ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentFinancial PlanningQuality ControlPricing StrategyInventory Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityTraining and Development

Industry Keywords

Jewelry Market TrendsVendor RelationshipsE-Commerce MerchandisingPromotional PlanningSourcing and Cost Negotiation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales and productivity while ensuring product value, quality, and styling
Set and adjust the strategic vision for designated categories based on market trends, business reviews, priorities, and corporate strategies
Participate in financial planning and advertising/marketing plans
Present business reviews to leadership
Manage vendor relationships and develop strong vendor partnerships
Oversee training and career development for direct reports and contribute to broader team development
Develop, select, test, price, and acquire merchandise
Develop new product concepts and brands for test markets and potential store rollout
Drive lifecycle management from idea inception through clearance and end of life
Coordinate with Inventory Analysts to maintain proper in-stock levels
Co-manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce websites
Negotiate product returns, annual purchasing agreements, and vendor contracts
Coordinate with marketing, visual display, and advertising departments
Merchandise marketing-channel items and present promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents
Partner with Sourcing on factory selection and cost negotiation
Partner with Financial Planning on open-to-buy planning
Assist with vendor performance, late-order, and quality-control issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up-to-date knowledge of jewelry market trends and competitive strategies
Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Ability to develop, select, test, price, and acquire quality merchandise
Ability to develop and manage product concepts, brands, assortments, and lifecycle strategies
Ability to negotiate with vendors on purchasing agreements, product returns, contracts, factory selection, and costs
Ability to collaborate with marketing, visual display, advertising, sourcing, inventory, and financial planning teams
Ability to present and justify category, catalog, and promotional plans to senior leadership
Ability to oversee training and career development for direct reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Signet Jewelers Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 10,000+ employees Founded 1949 🛒 Retail 🛍️ eCommerce 👗 Fashion Retail
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Fashion Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, with a focus on bringing quality jewelry that expresses love and inspires trust among customers. The company owns several well-known brands such as Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, and Blue Nile, offering a wide range of fine jewelry and customizable designs. They emphasize sustainability and responsible sourcing in their operations. Signet aims to help people celebrate life and express love through their products while promoting human rights and preserving the environment. They have a strong market presence in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Buyer III 🔥 1 minute ago 🏢 Akron – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ✨ Buyer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales and productivity while ensuring product value, quality, and styling
Set and adjust the strategic vision for designated categories based on market trends, business reviews, priorities, and corporate strategies
Participate in financial planning and advertising/marketing plans
Present business reviews to leadership
Manage vendor relationships and develop strong vendor partnerships
Oversee training and career development for direct reports and contribute to broader team development
Develop, select, test, price, and acquire merchandise
Develop new product concepts and brands for test markets and potential store rollout
Drive lifecycle management from idea inception through clearance and end of life
Coordinate with Inventory Analysts to maintain proper in-stock levels
Co-manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce websites
Negotiate product returns, annual purchasing agreements, and vendor contracts
Coordinate with marketing, visual display, and advertising departments
Merchandise marketing-channel items and present promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents
Partner with Sourcing on factory selection and cost negotiation
Partner with Financial Planning on open-to-buy planning
Assist with vendor performance, late-order, and quality-control issues 🎯 Requirements
Up-to-date knowledge of jewelry market trends and competitive strategies
Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Ability to develop, select, test, price, and acquire quality merchandise
Ability to develop and manage product concepts, brands, assortments, and lifecycle strategies
Ability to negotiate with vendors on purchasing agreements, product returns, contracts, factory selection, and costs
Ability to collaborate with marketing, visual display, advertising, sourcing, inventory, and financial planning teams
Ability to present and justify category, catalog, and promotional plans to senior leadership
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