Junior Buyer

Signet Jewelers; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewelry retailer in Watford is seeking a Junior Buyer for the Gold category. This role involves developing product ranges, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various teams. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential. Enjoy competitive salary and hybrid working from our Croxley Park office. Join us to shape the future of our collections.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous employee discount

Retirement savings plans

Immediate life assurance

Health and wellbeing scheme

Study support and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven success as an Assistant Buyer within a multi-site retail environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• A sharp eye for trends in jewellery or accessories.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and trade gold product ranges.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage product lifecycle.
• Plan and execute promotions to drive traffic.
• Collaborate with marketing and retail teams.

Skills

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Trend analysis

Job description

Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer – Gold Category

Hybrid working arrangement - 2 Days a Week in our modern Croxley Park office

Join the Sparkle at Signet Jewelers!

At Signet Jewelers, home to iconic brands like H.Samuel and Ernest Jones, we believe buying is more than just numbers – it’s about storytelling, creativity, and delivering products our customers will treasure forever. We’re looking for a Junior Buyer to bring a sharp eye for trends to a dynamic role in our Gold category team, where your impact will shape the future of our collections.

What the role involves:

As Junior Buyer, you’ll take ownership of developing and trading our gold product ranges. You'll partner closely with Merchandise Planning and Sourcing teams to build commercial, customer-driven ranges that deliver on sales, margin, and stock targets. You’ll also collaborate with our US buying and sourcing teams to bring global insight into your category.

Your role will touch everything from strategy to execution – from analysing trends and identifying opportunities, to negotiating with suppliers and managing the product lifecycle across both retail and ecommerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver seasonal and annual strategies for your category.
• Build and trade ranges based on customer insight, market trends, and performance data.
• Work with suppliers to source and develop new product – ensuring quality, cost, and compliance are met.
• Plan and execute promotions to drive traffic and margin, aligned with our brand identity.
• Collaborate with marketing, visual merchandising, and retail teams to bring your ranges to life in-store and online.
• Manage and mentor at least one direct report within the Buying Admin team.
• Stay on top of product performance, taking action to optimise sell-through and minimise terminal stock.
• Ensure full adherence to the Go to Market process and relevant legislation, including the Competition Act, Bribery Act, and Kimberley Process.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success as an Assistant Buyer within a multi-site retail environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills – you’re comfortable with numbers and data.
• A sharp eye for trends, especially in jewellery or accessories.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Organised, proactive, and confident juggling multiple projects at once.
• Previous experience in jewellery buying or knowledge of the category is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Work for the UK’s largest specialist jeweller, with a global sourcing network and established brand presence.
• Develop your career in a dynamic team where your ideas and insights matter.
• Enjoy hybrid working from our bright, modern Croxley Park office just two days a week.
• Be part of a business that champions ethical sourcing and sustainability.

If you’re ready to bring passion, precision, and personality to a buying career that shines, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

• 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.

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.