Swatch Group Spare Parts Procurement Administrator

Swatch Group is a global leader in finished watches and a major player in watch components, movements and jewellery. The Group encompasses a portfolio of well‑known luxury and accessible watch maisons and operates an extensive international distribution and retail network. As an employer, Swatch Group emphasizes precision manufacturing, technical innovation and brand stewardship across its diverse portfolio, with business units in multiple markets including the United States.

1. Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for spare parts and service components, including sourcing, purchase order creation, follow‑up and order closure.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure reliable availability, lead‑time optimisation and cost control.
3. Coordinate inventory replenishment and parts allocation with after‑sales, service centres and warehouse teams to minimise stockouts and obsolescence.
4. Forecast demand for spare parts using historical service data and inputs from technical and service teams; adjust procurement plans accordingly.
5. Ensure compliance with quality standards, product traceability and warranty policies; manage non‑conforming parts and returns with suppliers.
6. Collaborate with logistics and customs teams to optimise inbound shipments, duties and documentation for international suppliers.
7. Maintain accurate records in procurement and inventory systems and produce regular reports on spend, supplier performance and stock levels.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
2. 3+ years of procurement, purchasing or inventory experience — preferably with spare parts, after‑sales, or technical products.
3. Demonstrable experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor performance.
4. Familiarity with procurement processes, purchase‑to‑pay lifecycle and basic commercial contract terms.
5. Attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight lead‑time constraints.

1. Procurement and purchase order management
2. Vendor management and supplier negotiation
3. Inventory control and parts allocation
4. Demand forecasting for spare parts
5. Logistics coordination and import/export documentation
6. Quality control and non‑conformance handling
7. ERP systems
8. MS Excel

A minimum of approximately three years’ hands‑on experience in procurement, purchasing or inventory management, ideally working with spare parts, after‑sales operations or technical components within manufacturing, luxury goods or technical service environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent professional experience.

Swatch Group combines the heritage and meticulous craft of traditional watchmaking with technological innovation and industrial scale. The organisation values technical excellence, cross‑brand collaboration and a pragmatic, detail‑oriented approach to operations, offering opportunities to work across international supply chains and premium product portfolios.