Description

Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry. Our standards are amongst the highest of all jewelers.  We provide a superior customer experience, extraordinary value and industry leading product quality and style.  We obsess about our customers and are passionate about providing each customer with an amazing experience. 

We embrace a culture of adaptability.  Our team is nimble, innovative and resourceful and makes an impact on both the business and each individual customer’s personal experience.  We value hard-work, flexibility and curiosity and collaborate to creatively solve problems, constantly improve and implement meaningful changes.  Our team celebrates achievements and is inspired by success.

Blue Nile is looking for a passionate and talented Assistant Buyer to support the company’s buying team.   This position will assist the Buyers in managing Blue Nile’s assortment of high-quality, on-brand jewelry offerings. The ideal candidate will be a proven self-starter with keen product sensibility and strong analytical skills. The Assistant Buyer will actively communicate with both internal teams and external suppliers to manage our day-to-day business needs, ultimately helping the team to drive sales growth. This ambitious and enthusiastic individual will be passionate about the retail jewelry business and will be amiable to change as the business demands.

Responsibilities:

• Support the buying team in product selection, cost analysis, pricing and system set-up in line with the Blue Nile brand
• Actively assist in managing vendor relationships; including cost negotiation, compliance enforcement and return-to-vendor agreements
• Contribute alongside cross functional members to maintain profitable, productive inventory
• Create and manage all purchase orders for the department, ensuring timely confirmation and delivery
• Actively track and manage all backordered merchandise with each supplier to effect timely resolution
• Manage special order requests from start to finish
• Manage receiving and inventory of all product samples
• Monitor the competitive landscape in key categories

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two or more years of retail buying office experience preferred
• Self-starting; ambitious and self-assured
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and detail oriented with strong Excel skills and an understanding of retail math
• Strong product sensibility; experience with design (product, industrial or architectural)
• Project management experience a strong plus

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salaries
• Transportation Allowance
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Fitness Center Discount