Summary: The role of Assistant Buyer at H. Samuel involves supporting Buyers in sourcing and analyzing product ranges to enhance sales and profit margins. This temporary maternity cover position requires strong numerical and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage supplier relationships and coach junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a luxury or branded retail environment and be eager to contribute to departmental strategies. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression within Signet Jewelers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Buyers in sourcing, constructing, and analyzing product ranges.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and prepare analysis for range planning.
• Source, develop, and select products in line with the buying strategy.
• Attend supplier meetings and build effective supplier relationships.
• Coach buyer administrators and share skills to develop future talent.

Key Skills:

• Experience as a Buyers Administrator or similar role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Experience in supplier negotiation.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Watford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Retail