Careers at Blue Nile

To be considered for any opportunities listed below, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements via email to jobs@bluenile.com or via fax to 206-336-6750.


Marketing:
Marketing Analytics Analyst
Customer Service:
Seasonal Customer Service Representatives (Multiple Openings)
 Director of Customer Service
Technology and Engineering:
Sr. Software Engineer
 Database Administrator
Finance & Operations:
Senior Accountant - Cash Management & AR
Web Operations/ IT:
QA Engineer
 Jr. QA Eningeer
Human Resources:
Receptionist
Merchandising:
Director of Merchandise Planning
 Merchandising Assistant
 Assistant Buyer
Fulfillment:
Quality Assurance Supervisor
 Seasonal Production Assistant
 Seasonal Bench Jeweler: Setter
 Seasonal Shipping Assistant/Packer
 Seasonal Engraver
 Seasonal Jewelry Polisher
 Seasonal Inventory Assistant
Bench Jeweler: Assembler
Operations:
Senior Manager of European Operations

Site Development:
Sr. Website Developer/UI Architect
 Graphic Designer
 Website Technical Program Manager
Diamond Supply:
Strategic Data Analyst
Merchandising
Assistant Buyer

Blue Nile seeks an Assistant Buyer to support the company’s Buying team in a dynamic, productive, team environment. He or she will actively assist the Buyers in managing Blue Nile’s assortment of high-quality, on-brand jewelry offerings. The ideal candidate will be a proven self-starter with keen product sensibility and strong analytical skills. The Assistant Buyer will actively collaborate with both internal teams and external suppliers to manage the day-to-day business, ultimately helping the team to drive sales growth through successful sourcing. This ambitious and enthusiastic individual will have a natural curiosity about the retail jewelry business and will be amiable to change as the business demands.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the buying team in product selection and implementation in line with the Blue Nile brand
  • Actively maintain and assist in establishing vendor relationships
  • Assist in enforcing vendor compliance
  • Create and manage all purchase orders for the department, ensuring timely confirmation and delivery
  • Actively track and manage all backordered merchandise with each supplier to effect timely resolution
  • Manage special order requests from start to finish
  • Monitor the competitive landscape in key categories
  • Assist in site merchandising from product set-up to launches and day-to-day maintenance
  • Manage receiving and inventory of all product samples
Requirements:
  • 4 year college degree required
  • Retail buying office experience preferred
  • Self-starter; ambitious and self-assured
  • Analytical and detail oriented with strong Excel skills and a basic understanding of retail math
  • Strong and effective communication skills; ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong product sensibility
To be considered for this opportunity:
Please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements via email to jobs@bluenile.com.

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About Blue Nile, Inc.
Blue Nile, Inc. is the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. The Company delivers the ultimate customer experience, providing consumers with a superior way to buy engagement rings, wedding rings and fine jewelry. Blue Nile offers in-depth educational materials and unique online tools that place consumers in control of the jewelry shopping process. The Company offers thousands of independently certified diamonds and fine jewelry at prices significantly below traditional retail, with quality standards that are among the highest in the industry. Blue Nile can be found online at www.bluenile.com, www.bluenile.ca and www.bluenile.co.uk. Blue Nile's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol NILE.