Gemstone Procurement Manager

Brilliant Earth; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Brilliant Earth is seeking a results-driven Procurement Manager to lead gemstone procurement, supplier relations, and inventory control within our Secaucus distribution center. The role emphasizes responsible sourcing and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will build and guide a high-performing team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, advancing our social and environmental goals while optimizing procurement processes and supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Graduate gemology degree preferred.
• Industry experience in gems and diamonds required.
• Experience with vendor management and supply chain / production in a product, retail or eCommerce company.
• Robust computer skills, including working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience leading and growing high performing teams to achieve and exceed goals.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of all gemstone purchases.
• Manage relationships with partners and vendors, including developing new relationships, managing day-to-day vendor interactions, and handling escalations.
• Responsible for supply planning, purchasing, and inventory control. Oversee and continually improve purchasing with respect to the company’s quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Ensure product supply chain is well developed and maintained to ensure a superior customer experience, timeliness, and a high level of efficiency.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a strong team to meet company objectives.
• Manage teams to empower individuals and help solve day to day problems.
• Communicate with sales, production, and fulfillment teams regarding inventory levels and needs.
• Formulate and implement systems, policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of business.
• Coordinate and allocate tasks and resources to ensure general operations run smoothly with vendors.
• Ensures adherence to responsible and traceable supply chain practices, including high standards of social and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Vendor management

Supply chain

Leadership

Gemology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate gemology degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Brilliant Earth is seeking a results-driven Procurement Manager to lead gemstone procurement, supplier relations, and inventory control within our Secaucus distribution center. The role emphasizes responsible sourcing and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will build and guide a high-performing team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, advancing our social and environmental goals while optimizing procurement processes and supplier partnerships.