Buyer's Administrator

Signet Jewelers (UK and Ireland); Watford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% staff discount on products

Annual enhanced discount on joining

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance from day one

Minimum 22 days holiday (plus service)

Study support & career progression

Health & Wellbeing Scheme

Give As You Earn

Real Rewards discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers UK & Ireland is seeking a Buyer’s Administrator to support the Watches & Branded Jewellery buying team. You will help manage product launches, supplier communications, and category analytics, working closely with merchandising, ecommerce, and store teams.

The role offers hybrid working two days per week at Croxley Park, with development opportunities and exposure to end-to-end buying processes across a leading jewellery retailer.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with confidence using spreadsheets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Good communication and ability to build relationships across teams.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider buying team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buying team and ensure launches are delivered on time.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage product samples for meetings, reviews, photography, and store communications.
• Support product information setup and maintenance across internal systems.
• Coordinate quality control and product approvals for new launches.
• Prepare and distribute launch information to stores and teams.
• Raise initial orders and maintain supplier records.
• Monitor competitor activity and trends in watches and branded jewellery.
• Prepare reports and analysis to support buying decisions.
• Assist with cross-functional collaboration on product launches.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Collaborative

Flexible and proactive

Interest in retail buying, fashion, or

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Job description

The first step towards a brilliant buying career starts here!

Hybrid – 2 days per week at our Croxley Park office

At Signet Jewelers UK & Ireland, home to leading jewellery retailers H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, we're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Buyer’s Administrator to join our Watches & Branded Jewellery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in buying within a fast-paced retail environment. Working alongside the Buyer and Assistant Buyer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of our Watches & Branded Jewellery ranges, helping to bring exciting products and leading brands to our customers.

No two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of the buying process, from managing product launches and supplier communications to analysing competitor activity and supporting category performance. Our internal development programmes and academy will support your growth and career progression as you develop your buying skills with us.

About the Role

As a Buying Administrator, you'll provide essential administrative and operational support to the Watches & Branded Jewellery buying team, ensuring products and launches are delivered accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing efficient and accurate administrative support to the Buying team.
• Building and maintaining professional working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Managing product samples and ensuring they are available for meetings, reviews, photography, and store communications.
• Supporting the critical path process to help ensure products launch on time.Assisting with the set-up and maintenance of product information across internal systems.
• Coordinating quality control and product approval processes for new launches.
• Supporting the preparation and distribution of launch information to stores and wider business teams.
• Raising initial orders and maintaining accurate product and supplier records.
• Monitoring competitor activity, new product launches, promotions, and emerging trends within the watches and branded jewellery market.
• Preparing reports and analysis to support buying decisions.
• Responding to store queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Working closely with merchandising, ecommerce, marketing, supply chain, and store teams to help deliver successful product launches.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, eager to learn, and passionate about product and retail. You'll enjoy working with data and details while building strong relationships across the business.

You'll be successful in this role if you have:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with confidence working with spreadsheets and data.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team.
• A flexible and proactive attitude with a desire to learn and develop.
• A genuine interest in retail buying, brands, fashion, jewellery, or watches.
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in understanding customer and market trends.
• Previous administrative experience in a retail, buying, merchandising, or commercial environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

We offer a fantastic job and more…

We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years’ service.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.