Senior Buyer, Zales (Hybrid) (Relocation)

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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, JamesAllen.com 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!

The Senior Buyer (Buyer III) is a key leader on the Merchant Team, responsible for driving product strategy, assortment planning, and performance across critical merchandise categories. This role leads a cross-functional approach to product development and go-to-market execution, partnering across the Core Product Team (Merchants, Planning, Design/Product Development), as well as Consumer Experience & Insights, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Sourcing, Stores, E-commerce, and Operations. The Senior Buyer brings a design- and customer-led mindset to every stage of the merchandising process—translating insights into strategy, and strategy into high-performing assortments that fuel growth and brand relevance.

Category Strategy & Business Leadership

• Own the vision, assortment strategy, and financial performance for assigned product categories.
• Identify white space and drive category evolution through insight-driven planning, customer data, and trend analysis.
• Present seasonal strategies and business updates to leadership, providing clear recommendations and performance narratives.

Product & Assortment Development

• Lead the end-to-end development of design-led, customer-focused assortments across all channels.
• Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to bring exclusive, differentiated product to market efficiently.
• Shape and manage pricing architecture to align with brand strategy, customer expectations, and margin goals.
• Ensure each SKU has a clear role and contributes to cohesive, high-performing assortments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Core Product Team (Merchants, Planning, Product Development) to ensure aligned execution.
• Collaborate with Consumer Experience & Insights to validate customer relevance and product resonance.
• Align with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Operations on storytelling, and in-store/eComm execution.

Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Cultivate vendor relationships that support innovation, speed, and brand alignment.
• Guide partners through strategic direction and product expectations to ensure on-brand development.
• Negotiate pricing and product terms to support margin targets and inventory flexibility.

Team Leadership & Process Optimization

• Coach and develop junior buyers to grow merchant capabilities and decision-making confidence.
• Streamline workflows and drive operational improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to Merchant Team initiatives that elevate product quality, process agility, and team performance.

Skills & Competencies 

• Design-Led, Consumer-Centric Development: Delivers high-impact assortments that prioritize aesthetics, innovation, and functionality—developed with the end wearer in mind to reinforce brand identity and satisfaction.
• Price-Value Strategy & Architecture: Skilled at curating product that feels worth the price—balancing emotional appeal, quality, and functionality—while shaping price architecture to meet customer expectations and margin targets.
• White Space & Opportunity Mapping: Identifies assortment gaps and emerging opportunities through trend analysis, sales data, and consumer insight to drive strategic growth.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborates across Merchants, Planning, Product Development, Consumer Experience & Insights, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to ensure cohesive execution and aligned strategies.
• Vendor Partnership & Influence: Builds and guides vendor relationshi