Senior Watch Buyer

Responsibilities

• Define long-term category strategies, assortment architecture, and growth plans aligned with brand direction
• Lead vendor negotiations, secure favorable terms, manage exclusivity opportunities, and maintain high-value partnerships
• Build and manage open-to-buy plans, category budgets, margin targets, and financial forecasts
• Curate assortments based on trend analysis, client demands, and competitive insights; approve key items and core programs
• Oversee replenishment, lifecycle management, and inventory productivity across assigned categories
• Analyze sales, GMROI, turn, and vendor performance to identify opportunity and risks
• Partner with marketing on campaign assortments, with stores on presentation and training, and with operations on system accuracy
• Coach Junior Buyers on the buying processes, vendor communication, and analytical skills
• Lead vendor appointments, identify new designers, and evaluate emerging trends at domestic trade shows
• Deliver product knowledge sessions and ensure consistent communication across all locations and departments

Requirements

• Advanced merchandise expertise with a deep understanding of luxury jewelry categories, pricing, and client expectations
• Prominent ability to secure favorable terms and building long term vendor partnerships
• Experience guiding junior team members and influencing cross functional partners
• Familiarity with Excel, ASC or similar systems preferred; strong reporting skills

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of buying or merchandising experience in luxury jewelry, watches or high-end environments
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• GIA, ACS, or equivalent jewelry education strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success managing categories, budgets, and vendor relationships at a senior level

Skills

• Advanced merchandise expertise with a deep understanding of luxury jewelry categories, pricing, and client expectations
• Prominent ability to secure favorable terms and building long term vendor partnerships
• Experience guiding junior team members and influencing cross functional partners
• Familiarity with Excel, ASC or similar systems preferred; strong reporting skills

Benefits

• Ability to perform tasks including reading, writing, walking, climbing stairs, standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 lbs.