Purchase & Merchandising Assistant – Jewelry Industry

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a motivated Purchase & Merchandising Assistant for its jewelry shop in Dubai. You will support purchasing of gold and diamonds, coordinate with local suppliers, and manage barcode tagging and stock accuracy.

The role requires attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and experience in purchasing or procurement. Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems is a plus, with opportunities to assist in merchandising and displays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in the gold or diamond industry is preferred.
• Experience with jewellery barcode systems, tagging, and inventory management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing gold and diamonds.
• Coordinate with local suppliers and obtain quotations.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Follow up on orders, deliveries, and supplier payments.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with Sales and Accounts teams.
• Handle jewellery barcode tagging and labeling.
• Ensure barcode tags include product details, item codes, weights, and pricing.
• Coordinate barcode generation and tagging for new jewellery arrivals.
• Verify barcode accuracy and tagging before showroom/inventory transfer.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices and documentation.
• Monitor market prices and assist in cost control.
• Assist in promotional displays and seasonal merchandising activities.
• Assist in planning jewellery collections based on customer preferences and market demand.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Excel

Inventory management

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

Purchase & Merchandising Assistant – Jewelry Industry

Location: Dubai, UAE

We are seeking a motivated, organised, detail-oriented Purchase & Merchandising Assistant to join our Jewellery Shop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in purchasing gold and diamonds.

• Coordinate with local suppliers.

• Obtain and compare supplier quotations and prices.

• Prepare and process purchase orders.

• Follow up on orders, deliveries, and supplier payments.

• Monitor stock requirements and coordinate with the Sales and Accounts team.

• Handle jewellery ornament barcoding, tagging, and labelling.

• Ensure barcode tags include accurate product details, item codes, weights, and pricing.

• Coordinate barcode generation and tagging for new jewellery arrivals.

• Verify barcode accuracy and ensure proper tagging before products are transferred to the showroom or inventory.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and documentation.

• Monitor market prices and assist in cost control.

• Assist in implementing promotional displays and seasonal merchandising activities.

• Assist in planning and organising jewellery collections based on customer preferences and market demand.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.

• Previous experience in the gold or diamond industry is preferred.

• Experience with jewellery barcode systems, tagging, and inventory management is an advantage.

Knowledge of MS Excel and inventory or ERP systems.

• Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.