Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. The primary responsibility of the Associate Buyer is to help develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales and productivity, while ensuring product value, quality, and styling. Analyze and React to Business on a weekly basisParticipate in the development of financial plans and advertising/marketing plans for designated product categories.Oversee training and career development for Direct Reports / TeamProduct DevelopmentDevelop, select, test, price and acquire quality merchandise consistent with consumer demand, and in keeping with strategic department goals and policies. Develop new product concepts/brands for test market(s), with potential for expanded store roll out.Assortment / Inventory ManagementUnderstand cost structure of productHelp plan and manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce/web sites.Work with Inventory Analyst to ensure proper in-stock levelsManage negotiations relating to the return of discontinued product(s) to appropriate supplier.Negotiate annual purchasing agreement contracts with vendorsCollaborationCoordinate efforts with the marketing, visual display and advertising departments to promote and market key items, programs/brands and categories. Assist CMT with issues on vendor performance, including late orders and quality control issues.Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage.Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms). Support Center - Irving, TXType: Full time