JEWELRY/ECOMMERCE BUYER

Posted: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Valid Thru: Monday, 25 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/25/2026 08:59:26
Indexed on: 04/25/2026 08:59:26

Location: Portland, OR, 97086, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Fred Meyer Jewelers, a division of Kroger Co., is hiring!

Description:

Purchase and negotiate product and programs for the Jewelry eCommerce sales channel. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum
  • BA/BS degree in business or related field plus two years retail store operations experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass drug test
  • Ability to work weekends on a regular basis
  • Ability to travel independently on a regular basis
  • Accuracy/attention to detail
  • Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects
  • Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
  • Valid driver's license


Desired
  • Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Magic, and jewelry system software
  • Retail store managerial experience
  • Experience directing and participating on project teams
  • Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
  • Negotiate, select, and purchase merchandise from vendors
  • Work with other Jewelry Buyers to expand online assortments across all jewelry and watch categories
  • Communicate effectively, both internally and externally
  • Assess eCommerce merchandise mix to continually improve assortments
  • Assist to implement solutions to problems and act decisively to develop and execute on appropriate action plans
  • Make timely, sound purchasing decisions by assessing large amounts of data
  • Analyze the site presentation and merchandise the site accordingly
  • Critically assess the price/value relationship based on knowledge of market and current business.
  • Maintain adherence to Company vendor guidelines
  • Seek out new resources to broaden merchandise mix and pursue creative methods of seeking out desired merchandise
  • Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through prudent and effective inventory management.
  • Identify areas of performance which do not meet expectations and develop strategies to improve those areas
  • Drive the development of the planning and forecasting process and the setting of inventory targets for each online category
  • Analyze competitive information and provide input to the eCommerce strategy to maximize performance
  • Work effectively with all operational and analytical groups to achieve objectives
  • Help develop and monitor Vendor Fulfilled Inventory Drop Ship (VFIDS) scorecard and take action accordingly
  • Evaluate and make vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise
  • Responsible for proper liquidity management by effectively managing Open-to-Buy
  • Complete competition comparison
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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