Procurement Assistant Manager — Gemology

Job overview

The Procurement Assistant Manager — Gemology role is onsite at Brilliant Earth’s distribution center in Secaucus, NJ. The stated target compensation budget is $70,000–$80,000. The role supports gemstone procurement and vendor relations as part of Brilliant Earth’s jewelry supply chain and responsible sourcing work. The assistant manager helps manage gemstone purchases, vendor relationships, and inventory levels while coordinating with sales, production, and fulfillment teams. The role also supports team development and operational systems, helping ensure procurement and vendor practices meet quality, delivery, cost, and responsible sourcing objectives.

What you'll do

• Assist with gemstone procurement
• manage day-to-day vendor interactions and relationships
• support escalations and responsible sourcing expectations
• coordinate vendor network resources
• help maintain gemstone inventory levels
• collaborate with sales, production, and fulfillment on inventory tracking
• support recruiting, training, and team development
• help implement systems, policies, and procedures
• support quality, delivery, cost, and traceable supply chain objectives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

procurement assistant manager

gemology

gemstone procurement

vendor relations

inventory control

responsible sourcing

supply chain

secaucus nj

brilliant earth

$70,000–$80,000

medical

dental

vision

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Lifestyle spending account, continued education and tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, mental wellness resources, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employer-paid disability and life insurance, and pre-tax commuter benefits.

Why this role

Industry experience in gems and diamonds is required. A graduate gemology degree is preferred. The posting lists a lifestyle spending account, continued education and tuition reimbursement, employee jewelry discounts, mental wellness resources, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, employer-paid disability and life insurance, and pre-tax commuter benefits.

About the employer

Brilliant Earth is hiring for this role. Industry: Jewelry Retailers. Sector: 45.