Cartier Procurement Buyer, Packaging & Subcontracting - Fragrances

About Cartier

Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage request for proposals and price negotiations for fragrance concentrates, packaging components, and subcontracting services (manufacturing and conditioning) in line with defined cost objectives
• Identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and supplier value delivery
• Pilot supplier attributions, design validation sign-offs, and packaging validation notes while managing high-risk commitments
• Drive timely execution of product launch projects while ensuring punctual delivery of procurement milestones
• Monitor launch and catalog activity performance, key performance indicators, and related reporting
• Conduct annual supplier negotiations across the defined portfolio; manage tooling budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and ancillary expenses
• Oversee supplier key performance indicators and governance touchpoints with Industrial Direction and Cartier Operations
• Maintain and monitor the supplier panel database including turnover, market penetration, financial health, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Ensure systematic data management for launches and product range within SAP, correcting identified system anomalies
• Support quarterly Procurement Performance Reviews and contribute to budget variance analysis

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a business school, engineering school, or equivalent with procurement specialization
• Minimum 4 years of procurement experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SAP systems (mandatory)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder negotiations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven success in continuous improvement and proactive initiative development

Skills

Experience

Minimum 4 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in the fragrance, cosmetics, or luxury goods sectors. Experience managing multi-category spend including raw materials, packaging, and subcontracting services is advantageous.

Education

Master's degree from a business school, engineering school, or equivalent institution with a specialization in procurement or supply chain management.

Workplace

Culture

Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.

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