- Location
- Le Brassus Vaud Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Reporting to the Purchasing Excellence Manager, the Direct Procurement Assistant supports buyers with requests for quotation, pricing and supplier follow-up. The role covers component consultation files, supplier and ERP data, reporting and strategic analyses, as well as support for invoice variances and production-cost calculations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support buyers in preparing consultation files for new components, including technical data and drawings, logistics data, and analyses such as consolidating short- and long-term requirements.
- Manage requests for quotation by sending them to selected suppliers in line with Make or Buy decisions and the purchasing strategy.
- Monitor the request-for-quotation portfolio daily, consolidate supplier responses, and prepare decision-support data for supplier selection.
- Update supplier and pricing data in the ERP system.
- Check data consistency, including prices and lot sizes; monitor price variances between the ERP and supplier confirmations, and manage invoice discrepancies.
- Prepare analyses and reports for buyers and internal clients, and support buyers in preparing supplier-panel reviews and the annual budget.
- Prepare and consolidate analytical data for strategic meetings by component family.
- Support the Finance department in managing invoice discrepancies and calculating production costs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Finance, or Supply Chain.
- Confirmed experience in a similar role in an industrial environment.
- Proficiency with ERP tools and purchasing and request-for-quotation processes.
- Excellent command of Excel and Power BI for analysing, consolidating, and presenting data.
- Comfortable preparing reports, dashboards, and professional presentations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organised and rigorous, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Proactive and able to make recommendations, anticipate needs, take initiative, and contribute actively to continuous process improvement.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to maintain structured activity tracking.
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience in a similar role in an industrial environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Finance, or Supply Chain.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Health insurance coverage (basic and supplementary); five weeks of annual leave plus two additional weeks between Christmas and New Year through the daily accumulation of additional minutes; a contribution toward sports or cultural activities; remote-work opportunities depending on the role; company restaurant; advantageous occupational pension plan (LPP).
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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