Diamond Buyer Assistant: Shape Trend-Led Collections

Signet Jewelers (UK and Ireland); Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount up to 30% off products from

Enhanced annual discount

Retirement Savings plans

Life Assurance

Holiday entitlement (22 days +)

Study support and career progression

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Give As You Earn scheme

Real Rewards discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) are seeking an Assistant Buyer-ready professional to support the end-to-end buying process for our Diamond range.

You’ll work with the Buyer on range planning, product development, and supplier management to ensure commercially strong, trend-led collections. You’ll analyse sales and trends, prepare range reviews, and help deliver timely product launches while coaching the Buyer’s Administrator.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Buyer ideally within retail or a branded environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent Excel capability.
• Great organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive, and commercially focused mindset.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and an eye for detail and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in sourcing, development, and selection of products in line with department strategy.
• Reviewing sales and product performance to identify opportunities that drive sales and profitability.
• Preparing product information and analysis for range reviews, sign-offs, and business presentations.
• Managing product samples and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, attending meetings, and supporting negotiations.
• Conducting competitive shops and preparing analysis on market and trend insights.
• Supporting product launches and promotional activity, ensuring accurate information reaches stores and internal teams.
• Supervising and coaching the Buyer’s Administrator, helping to develop their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Excel

Job description

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) are seeking an Assistant Buyer-ready professional to support the end-to-end buying process for our Diamond range.

You’ll work with the Buyer on range planning, product development, and supplier management to ensure commercially strong, trend-led collections. You’ll analyse sales and trends, prepare range reviews, and help deliver timely product launches while coaching the Buyer’s Administrator.