Buyer's Administrator

Ernest Jones; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount up to 30%

Annual enhanced discount

Retirement Savings plans

Life Assurance

22 days holiday

Career progression

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Financial Wellbeing

Give As You Earn

Real Rewards discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers UK & Ireland is seeking a highly organised Buying Administrator to support the Watches & Branded Jewellery buying team. You will help deliver product launches, manage samples, and maintain supplier records while analysing market activity.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, on-time delivery, and effective communications with stores. A passion for jewellery and brands, plus data-driven mindset, is key.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload and deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with spreadsheets and data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good communication and relationship-building across levels.
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn and develop.
• Genuine interest in retail buying, brands, fashion, or jewellery.
• Strong commercial awareness and market trend understanding.
• Retail/buying/merchandising experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient and accurate administrative support to the Buying team.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Managing product samples for meetings, reviews, photography, and store communications.
• Supporting critical path processes to ensure timely product launches; assist with product information setup.
• Coordinating quality control and product approval processes for new launches.
• Preparing and distributing launch information to stores and wider teams.
• Raising initial orders and maintaining accurate product and supplier records.
• Monitoring competitor activity, new product launches, promotions and trends.
• Preparing reports and analyses to support buying decisions.
• Responding to store queries promptly and professionally.
• Collaborating with merchandising, ecommerce, marketing, supply chain, and stores to deliver launches.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Data-driven

Communication

Collaborative

Flexible

Retail buying

Job description

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 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:

• Competitive salary
• 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.
• Financial 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.

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.