Associate Buyer/Grader, Colored Gemstone Acquisition

Job Summary: The Associate Colored Gemstone Buyer's role is to ensure and support day-to-day sourcing and grading of colored stone melee and certified stones. It includes and is not limited to: forecasting, analyzing and maintaining key buying reports for the management, gemstone grading, ordering stones from the vendors, communicating with the supplier base.Key Duties Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Ensuring HW quality standards are met for all stones that are considered for purchase or consignment.Ensuring proper placement of stone orders based on the demand forecast, new product launches/projects and special client orders.Creating Blanket Purchase Orders (BP) in GEM for stock orders, client requests, over issues and special projects.Tracking BP and open memos to update balance of monthly open orders/projections by regularly checking buy lists and suggest order amount when needed.Coordinating with suppliers on shipping instructions, sourcing due dates and priority jobs.Keeping track of advanced inventory Melee requests for production planning in a timely manner.Communicating with internal team and operation team to coordinate and ensure a steady flow of goods considered for purchasing.Pricing check on memos based on HW premium pricing and negotiate prices if necessary prior to purchase.Effectively communicate with the Colored Gemstone Purchasing Manager and Gemstone Sourcing Director on day-to-day issues related to purchasing, supplier relationship issues, vendor business analysis, and rejection summary.Key Job Relationships:Liaise with cross-functional areas including Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, and Finance to effectively ensure the needs of the business are met. Keep in constant communication with the vendor base in order to ensure the required delivery schedules are met for stock orders, new product launches and client orders.Job Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or above with GIA Graduate Gemologist and minimum of 5+ years experience in grading and purchasing Diamonds and Color Stones for high end luxury jewelryExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with Management Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environmentProficient Microsoft Excel skillsSelf-motivated with a strong drive for achievement.Strong organizational and problem solving skills necessary.Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.

Created: 2025-01-22