Watchfinder & Co. Purchasing and Pricing Assistant Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 25, 2026
About Watchfinder & Co.
Watchfinder is a specialist retailer and online marketplace for pre-owned luxury watches, recognised for technical expertise in authentication, servicing and curated inventories. The business combines e-commerce capabilities with physical retail touchpoints to serve collectors and private clients, positioning itself as a leader in the secondary luxury-watch market.
Watchfinder — New York: Purchasing and Pricing Assistant Manager role supporting acquisition, valuation and pricing of pre-owned luxury watches.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the purchasing manager in sourcing pre-owned and trade-in watches, assessing supply opportunities and negotiating acquisition terms with dealers, consignors and private sellers.
- Develop and maintain pricing models for inventory by performing market research, competitor benchmarking and margin analysis to maximise resale profitability.
- Coordinate closely with authentication, refurbishment and valuation teams to ensure accurate cost capture and condition-adjusted pricing.
- Monitor inventory flows and ageing; propose and execute markdown, promotion or re-pricing strategies to optimise turnover and margin.
- Maintain procurement records, supplier contracts and pricing histories; ensure ERP and POS systems reflect correct acquisition costs and retail prices.
- Prepare regular purchasing and pricing reports, forecasts and KPI dashboards for senior management, highlighting risk and opportunity.
- Contribute to vendor relationship management and onboarding processes, including due diligence and supply compliance.
- Collaborate with merchandising, e-commerce, and retail teams to align pricing strategy across channels and for promotional events.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience in buying, procurement, pricing or commercial roles within luxury retail or the pre-owned market.
- Proven numerical acuity with experience building pricing models and performing margin analysis.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier or consignor relationships.
- Familiarity with authentication, servicing and condition grading of luxury watches is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and to present findings to senior leadership.
Skills
Experience
At least three years in procurement, buying or pricing within luxury goods, retail or the secondary watch market, with hands-on responsibility for sourcing, price-setting and supplier negotiation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Watchfinder cultivates a specialist, craftsmanship-oriented culture focused on horological expertise, rigorous quality control and client service. The workplace values analytical rigour, collaborative cross-functional work and a commercial mindset tuned to the nuances of the pre-owned luxury market.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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