Richemont Procurement Operations and Sourcing Specialist

New York • USA

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Richemont is a distinguished leader in the luxury goods sector, renowned for its prestigious portfolio of Maisons including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Montblanc. As part of Richemont Americas, the company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich diversity of its clientele and communities. Richemont values creativity and knowledge, driving excellence through a workforce that embraces varied backgrounds and experiences.

1. Ensure efficient procurement operations, acting as a backup for team members in tasks such as purchase order creation and vendor management within SAP.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
3. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Prepare reports and presentations on procurement activities, enabling data-driven decision-making through analysis of procurement metrics.
5. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and support the development of sourcing strategies.
6. Drive cost savings through competitive bidding and cost/contract negotiations.
7. Lead RFQs and RFPs from inception to completion, including stakeholder briefing, supplier communication, and vendor selection.
8. Negotiate basic commercial terms and support Maisons with sourcing questions and vendor communications.
9. Track market trends and supplier performance to enhance sourcing strategy and partnerships.
10. Support the implementation of sustainability objectives in collaboration with the sourcing team.
11. Assist the Sr. Manager, Sourcing in procurement and sourcing initiatives and support Group/HQ requests as needed.

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in sourcing and procurement.
3. Basic understanding of sourcing principles and practices.

1. Strong organizational and time management skills.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Basic project management skills.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
5. Experience with procurement software/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle) is a plus.
6. Ability to adapt to changing landscapes and requests.

A minimum of 4 years of experience in sourcing and procurement is required.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

Expected salary range: $90,000 – $100,000. Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.

Richemont offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability benefits, and a 401(k) with employer match. Additional benefits include wellness reimbursement, paid time off, and volunteer time off days.

Richemont is dedicated to crafting the future by fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. The company values creativity and knowledge, encouraging employees to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment. Richemont supports work-life balance and community engagement through various wellness and volunteer initiatives.