Hybrid Buyer II - Zale (Hybrid) na Signet Jewelers

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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 Role

As a Buyer, you will develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales and productivity, while ensuring product value, quality and styling. You will also hold a leadership role within the category management team (CMT) while overseeing all aspects of assortment planning, selection, maintenance and promotion, for designated product categories.

The Responsibilities

• Develop, select, test, price and acquire quality merchandise consistent with consumer demand, and in keeping with strategic department goals and policies
• 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 while merchandising all marketing channel items for designated product categories
• Strategic handling of vendor base with ability to find and develop strong vendor partners while also negotiating annual purchasing agreements
• Co-manage and plan merchandising assortments for e-commerce/web sites
• Manage negotiations relating to the return of discontinued product(s) to appropriate supplier
• Coordinate efforts with the marketing, visual display and advertising departments to promote and market, key items, programs/brands and categories
• Present and justify all catalog/promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents
• Work cross-functionally with Inventory Analysts, Store Ops, Visual Merchandising, Design Center, Planning, Sourcing, Financial Planning, Accounting, etc. on various projects
• Proof all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage

The Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of prior buying experience
• Computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and organizational skills
• Strong math skills (ability to work with numbers and analyze data)
• Ability to be metal free and work in a metal free environment when necessary, based on security policy

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment to Dallas, TX.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous time off + company holidays
• Merchandise discount
• Learning & Development programs
• Much more!