Gemstone Acquisition Analyst - Buying

The Gemstone Acquisition Analyst - Buying will play a crucial role in the responsible procurement of gemstones, ensuring quality parameters are met with a focus on Product Development. This position requires strong project management skills and collaboration with cross-functional departments to manage product development projects. The analyst will act as a subject matter expert on gemstone-related projects and support management in special projects and department goals.

• Collaborate with management on gemstone procurement, supplier communication, and pricing for assigned categories.
• Manage and communicate procurement changes to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure data integrity throughout the procurement process.
• Work with the Gemstone Grading Lab and Operations to improve workflow.
• Monitor and communicate priority orders to grading teams.
• Ensure timely processing of payments to suppliers.
• Support management in Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability initiatives.
• Research and facilitate product development projects.
• Provide buying support for stone procurement for launches.
• Develop and maintain Product Style Sheets for graders.
• Maintain gemological knowledge and provide gemstone recommendations.
• Comply with safety and security procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative and analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and partnership abilities.
• Familiarity with grading lab practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in J.D. Edwards, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to photograph stones.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of grading laboratory equipment.
• Graduate Gemologist Degree preferred.