Branded Buyer, Jared; Hybrid, Akron

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Support Center - Akron, OHtime type:
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January 16, 2026 (30 days left to apply) job requisition :
REQ 74165

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands:
Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox,  and Diamonds Direct. 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. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us.

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.  There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Our Brand Buyer at Jared will drive profitable category sales by developing merchandise assortments and strategies. Lead within the Category Management Team (CMT), overseeing all aspects of assortment planning, selection, maintenance, and promotion for assigned product categories.###
** Category Management
*** Collaborate with Senior Buyer to set strategic vision
* Manage branded relationships; negotiate and maintain strong vendor partnerships
* Analyze weekly business performance and adapt to market trends
* Develop financial and marketing plans for product categories
* Lead business reviews and support team training and career development###
** Product Development
*** Partner with brands to prioritize new product development
* Select, test, price, and acquire merchandise aligned with consumer demand and department goals
* Monitor jewelry market trends and competitive strategies
* Develop new product concepts and manage lifecycle from inception to clearance
* Build and maintain vendor relationships###
** Assortment / Inventory Management
*** Understand product cost structures and concession strategies
* Co-manage e-commerce assortments
* Ensure proper inventory levels and manage returns of discontinued products
* Negotiate annual purchasing agreements###
** Collaboration
* ** Coordinate with marketing, visual display, and advertising teams
* Present and justify promotional items to leadership
* Partner with sourcing, financial planning, and accounting teams
* Support CMT with vendor performance issues and quality control
* Proof advertising materials for accuracy
* Work with visual merchandising and cross-functional teams on projects##
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* What we're looking for:

*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
* 3–5 years relevant buying experience
* Ability to travel nationally/internationally; flexible schedule including occasional weekends
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and math/data analysis skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrate leadership
* Adaptability to fast-paced environments; attention to detail
* Ability to work in a metal-free environment as required
** Work Environment:
*** Open to hybrid employees within 50 miles of Akron, OH
* Open to remote employees in Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA.
* Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees. Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.
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