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Assistant Buyer

Job in Watford, Hertfordshire, NN6, England, UK
Listing for: ERNEST JONES
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Merchandising, Retail Marketing
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Assistant Buyer

Hybrid – a minimum of 2 days per week at our Croxley Park office.

About the Role

Are you passionate about beautiful products, commercially switched on, and excited by the world of jewellery? This is your chance to join the UK’s leading specialist jeweller and help shape the future of our Diamond category across two iconic brands:
Ernest Jones and H. Samuel.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and curating a stunning Diamond assortment that inspires our customers and drives performance across both brands.

Working closely with the Buyer, you’ll support end-to-end product development, analyse trends and trading performance, and help bring to life collections that feel fresh, relevant, and commercially strong.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Assisting in the sourcing, development, and selection of products in line with the department strategy.
  • Reviewing sales and product performance to identify opportunities that drive sales and profitability.
  • Preparing product information and analysis for range reviews, sign-offs, and business presentations.
  • Managing product samples and ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, attending meetings, and supporting negotiations.
  • Conducting competitive shops and preparing analysis on market and trend insights.
  • Supporting product launches and promotional activity, ensuring accurate information reaches stores and internal teams.
  • Supervising and coaching the Buyer's Administrator, helping to develop their skills and knowledge.
About You

You’re commercially minded, detail-oriented, and passionate about product. You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and love turning data and trends into action. You’re confident working with suppliers, analysing numbers, and contributing ideas that shape the future of our Diamond collection.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:
  • Experience as an Assistant Buyer or a Buyer's Administrator ready for the next step, ideally within retail or a branded environment.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent Excel capability.
  • Great organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • A collaborative, proactive, and commercially focused mindset.
  • Experience in supplier negotiation and an eye for detail and product quality.
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 year’s 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.
Equal Opportunity

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.

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