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Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role plays a critical part in delivering a compelling and competitive assortment by analyzing trends, managing inventory, and making data-driven buying decisions. The Merchandise Buyer will ...

Citi Trends

Buyer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role plays a critical part in delivering a compelling and competitive assortment by analyzing trends, managing inventory, and making data-driven buying decisions. The Merchandise Buyer will ...

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... Merchandise Presentation, Distribution and Transportation Services, and Field Management to ... Travel may involve overseas in selected buying positions. * Develops a collaborative team ...

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How much do manager merchandise buyer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager merchandise buyer in the United States is $25.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Merchandise Buyer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Merchandise Buyer, you need expertise in product selection, inventory management, and market analysis, usually supported by a degree in business, merchandising, or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management systems, retail analytics tools, and procurement software is often required, along with relevant industry certifications like Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP). Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and decision-making skills help you secure favorable terms and adapt to shifting consumer trends. These skills are crucial for maximizing profitability, maintaining optimal stock levels, and ensuring a compelling product assortment that meets customer demand.

How does a Manager Merchandise Buyer typically collaborate with other departments to ensure successful product selection and sales performance?

As a Manager Merchandise Buyer, collaboration with other departments is essential for success. You’ll frequently work with the sales team to understand customer preferences and trends, partner with marketing to align promotional strategies, and coordinate with inventory and logistics teams to ensure timely product delivery. These cross-functional interactions help you make informed purchasing decisions, optimize stock levels, and respond quickly to market changes. Building strong relationships across departments ensures your merchandise selections support overall business goals and drive sales.

What is the difference between Manager Merchandise Buyer vs Assistant Merchandise Buyer?

AspectManager Merchandise BuyerAssistant Merchandise Buyer
ResponsibilitiesOversees buying strategies, manages vendor relationships, and leads team decisionsSupports senior buyers, assists with order placement, and conducts market research
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; experience in buying or merchandisingSimilar educational background; entry-level experience or internships often preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, collaborating with vendors and internal teamsOffice and store visits, supporting buying team

The Manager Merchandise Buyer typically holds a leadership role, making strategic decisions and managing teams, while the Assistant Merchandise Buyer supports these functions with research and administrative tasks. Both roles require relevant education and experience, but the manager position involves greater responsibility and oversight.

What does a Manager Merchandise Buyer do?

A Manager Merchandise Buyer is responsible for selecting and purchasing products for a retail store or organization, ensuring the right mix of items to meet customer demand and sales goals. They analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory levels, and collaborate with other departments like marketing and merchandising. Their role is crucial to maximizing profits and maintaining a competitive product assortment. They also monitor sales performance and adjust buying strategies as needed to optimize results.
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Merchandise Buyer- Sourcing

Merchandise Buyer- Sourcing

Helzberg Diamonds

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Helzberg Diamonds rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 28 rated jewelry retailers

Job description


THE DEPARTMENT:
The Merchandise Department supports the Product needs of Helzberg Diamonds by building powerful assortments, wide-ranging price points, bridal dominance, competitive quality and value across multiple fine jewelry categories and time pieces. The Merchandise team is responsible for identifying products that will sell, negotiating vendor contracts, and analyzing sales data to make sound purchasing decisions as well as searching globally for unique trends and hot selling jewelry products. The department has a significant impact on profitability by closely managing gross margin and inventory turns as well as asset/memo mix. Merchandise is an active partner with the Store Operations group and Marketing in driving Helzberg's business.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This buyer role will concentrate on loose, call and strategic sourcing for the merchandise team. This role will develop and maintain merchandise assortments for assigned categories that will achieve budgeted sales and margin plans while adhering to specific inventory levels and budgets and meeting product quality standards. Serve as the internal supplier of loose diamonds as needed for product manufactured by Helzberg and assist the merchandising team with quality standards for all diamond product, including lab grown. Ensure competitive pricing for Helzberg's sourcing of diamonds, gemstones and metals. The incumbent must have highly developed relationship building skills to build and maintain effective relationships with external merchandise vendors to achieve merchandising strategies.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  1. Develop and implement merchandise assortments and projects for loose stones and call stones to meet objectives for all distribution channels. Understand competitive landscape; stay attuned to changing market dynamics and logistics.
  2. Conduct cost analysis on all diamond product, and other basic jewelry categories, to reduce overlap between channels, procurement costs and / or improve gross margin. Deliver year over year cost reductions through a total cost of ownership mindset.
  3. Be the primary contact and subject matter expert for our diamond certification partners, external laboratories and other supply chain relationships. Improve process and efficiencies with these vendors.
  4. Develop and manage partnerships with vendors, including negotiating favorable terms and sourcing to ensure all product meets the company's merchandising and financial objectives. Work with vendors to resolve issues.
  5. Evaluate vendor performance and make recommendations to merchandise on how to meet business needs.
  6. In conjunction with merchandise team, support the management of diamond feeds for the online builders.
  7. Develop a standard merchandise RFP process and perform, with assistance from the Buying Teams, merchandise RFPs on specific product categories.
  8. Manage support staff or assist with training and development of buying staff.
  9. Support the distribution center in maximizing the recovery of unwanted inventory for sell-off.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may supervise a staff of Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers and/or Merchandise Detail Assistants and will be responsible for the following:
  • Accomplish department objectives by directing and monitoring the work progress of direct report.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to direct report.
  • Set expectations, annual goals and provide required quarterly touch base meetings with all direct report.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Seven to ten years of merchandise management experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive jewelry and diamond knowledge preferred, along with demonstrated vendor negotiation experience and project management skills.
  • Experience in product planning and forecasting, vendor negotiations, pricing analyses and inventory control is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of core buying skills required.
  • Strong analytical skills, retail math and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers.

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking, Business Knowledge, Integrity, Leadership, Relationship Building

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After over a Century of Service, Helzberg Diamonds has grown to over 200 Stores that started in the Heartland of America. Through it all, Our Core Values have stayed the same. We believe in People First, and it shines through in everything we do. Every piece we sell is an extension of our mission to make people feel loved. We support and practice Ethical metals mining, and only sell conflict free diamonds. Whether it’s made by us or designed by one of our incredible business partners, it’s made with love.

Industry

Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1915

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