Hybrid Diamond Junior Buyer - Trend-Driven Merchandising

Ernest Jones; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount up to 30%

Annual enhanced discount

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

22 days holiday+

Wellbeing scheme

Give As You Earn

Real Rewards discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers, home to H.Samuel and Ernest Jones, is seeking a Junior Buyer for the Diamond category. The role is hybrid, based in Watford, with close collaboration across planning, sourcing and US teams.

You will own developing and trading diamond ranges, analyse trends, negotiate with suppliers, and manage the product lifecycle across retail and ecommerce. Strong analytics and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Buyer or Senior Assistant Buyer in a multi-site retail environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills; you’re comfortable with numbers and data.
• Trend awareness in jewellery or accessories.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and trade Diamond product ranges.
• Collaborate with Merchandising Planning and Sourcing to build commercial, customer-driven ranges.
• Analyse trends and identify opportunities; negotiate with suppliers and manage lifecycle across retail and ecommerce.
• Plan promotions to drive traffic and margin in line with brand identity.
• Coordinate with marketing, VM and retail teams to showcase ranges in-store and online.
• Mentor at least one direct report within Buying Admin.
• Monitor product performance and optimise sell-through while minimising terminal stock.
• Ensure Go to Market processes and regulatory compliance are followed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Supplier relationships

Organisation

Job description

Signet Jewelers, home to H.Samuel and Ernest Jones, is seeking a Junior Buyer for the Diamond category. The role is hybrid, based in Watford, with close collaboration across planning, sourcing and US teams.

You will own developing and trading diamond ranges, analyse trends, negotiate with suppliers, and manage the product lifecycle across retail and ecommerce. Strong analytics and stakeholder management are essential.