Procurement and Vendor Relations Manager - Gemstones

Job Description

Job Description

Procurement and Vendor Relations Manager - Secaucus, NJ

Position Overview :

We are seeking a results-driven, innovative, and passionate leader to serve in the role of Procurement Manager within our Operations Group at Brilliant Earth.  You will be responsible for managing procurement, supply chain, and vendor management functions within the gemstone departments. You will be directing the procurement of all our gemstone purchases, including assortment planning & execution, financial planning & execution, and inventory replenishment. In addition, you will be accountable for oversight in planning inventory levels and analyzing past trends. You will also be responsible for managing day-to-day vendor relations and building relationships with vendors who share Brilliant Earth’s commitment to responsible sourcing.

The primary objectives of this position are to maximize product selection, efficiency, quality, and customer experience critical to Brilliant Earth’s success, while developing strong vendor relationships and managing inventory planning. You will be a leader within our operations team, which is dedicated to delivering excellence from the time our customers place an order to the moment they open their package.  You will also play a key role in advancing our goal of cultivating a more responsible jewelry industry.

Join our team of committed problem solvers who are passionate about ensuring that every Brilliant Earth purchase originates from responsible sources and meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

The ideal person for this role thrives in fast-paced start-up environments and has demonstrated an ability to be effective with finite resources.  We have a social and environmental mission at the core of our company and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about helping us achieve our social goals, as well as our business goals.

Key responsibilities include :

• Manage procurement of all gemstone and jewelry purchases
• Manage relationships with partners and vendors, including developing new relationships, managing day-to-day vendor interactions, and handling escalations.
• Responsible for supply planning, purchasing, and inventory control. Oversee and continually improve purchasing with respect to the company’s quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Ensure product supply chain is well developed and maintained to ensure a superior customer experience, timeliness, and a high level of efficiency.
• Create and apply demand forecasting models to determine local supply.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a strong team to meet company objectives.
• Manage teams to empower individuals and help solve day to day problems.
• Use sales and pricing data to understand and report on customer needs.
• Communicate with sales, production, and fulfillment teams regarding inventory levels and needs.
• Formulate and implement systems, policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of business.
• Coordinate and allocate tasks and resources to ensure general operations run smoothly with vendors.
• Ensures adherence to responsible and traceable supply chain practices, including high standards of social and environmental responsibility.

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What We Offer :

More About Us :

At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.

Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@brilliantearth.com.

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