Buyers Assistant

As a Buyer's Assistant (internally known as Buyers Administrator) you will find no two days are the same! You'll be supporting your team by setting up and monitoring the critical path for each product item in the range. You'll also gather information about the market, looking at competitors and customers to feed into the buying decisions. You'll learn about the buying process and how to build a balanced and commercial range. Our internal academy will support your career progression throughout your buying career with us here at Signet Jewelers. A genuine interest in buying is needed along with sound commercial awareness, initiative and self-motivation along with enthusiasm for our products and a love of jewellery! Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Ensure all administration for the team is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Building and maintaining professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Responsible for all sample management
• Co-ordinate quality control procedure for all new products.
• Co-ordinate and assist with all launch information for internal purposes and distribution to stores.
• Define and set up new lines and raise initial line orders for any launch.
• Participate in competitor activity monitoring at weekly, annual and seasonal levels.
• Deal with store requests and queries in an effective and timely manner.
  
  Strong organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Strong eye for detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
• Good team player
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to demonstrate a basic awareness of retailing, particularly buying
  
  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 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.