Rolex Buyer

Rolex is a preeminent Swiss luxury watchmaker headquartered in Geneva, renowned for technical precision, discretion and enduring craftsmanship. As an employer, the brand is characterized by rigorous quality standards, long-term stability and a discreet, excellence-focused corporate culture.

1. Define and deploy sourcing strategies for assigned component families, including risk analysis and cross-functional alignment.
2. Drive supplier performance through KPI definition, monitoring and structured feedback to meet agreed targets.
3. Support suppliers in the implementation of strategic plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Manage supplier budgets and ensure cost control across assigned product groups.
5. Contribute to sustainability initiatives and supplier compliance with environmental and social requirements.
6. Conduct market analysis and technology watch to inform sourcing decisions and anticipate supply risks.
7. Collaborate with Procurement and Supply teams to secure supply and achieve operational objectives.
8. Ensure contractual and governance frameworks are in place (NDAs, contracts, charters) and adhered to.
9. Foster effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, operations, legal).
10. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Purchasing manager.

1. Higher education in procurement, supply chain, business administration or a related discipline.
2. 3 to 5 years of experience within a purchasing/procurement function.
3. Excellent analytical skills with a structured, data-driven approach to decision making.
4. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong customer focus.
5. Strong written communication and summarisation abilities.
6. Autonomous, rigorous and comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
7. Excellent command of French.
8. Good interpersonal skills, active listening and client service orientation.
9. Experience with SAP and/or Ivalua is an asset.

1. SAP
2. Ivalua
3. Supplier performance management (KPI)
4. Contract negotiation and management
5. Risk analysis
6. Market and technology intelligence
7. Budget management

3–5 years of progressive experience in a purchasing or procurement team, ideally within a technical or luxury manufacturing environment.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent.

Stimulating work environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working-time arrangements; comprehensive social benefits.

Rolex cultivates a culture of precision, craftsmanship and discretion, with an emphasis on long-term quality and internal excellence. The workplace prizes technical rigor, cross-disciplinary collaboration and a measured, professional approach to innovation and sustainability.