Officine Panerai Buyer — New Product Procurement

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Location
Switzerland
└Neuchâtel
└Neuchâtel
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Officine Panerai

Officine Panerai is a Swiss luxury watchmaker combining Italian design heritage with Swiss horological manufacture. The Maison, part of the Richemont group, is known for craftsmanship, technical excellence and a design-led approach to product development across global retail and wholesale channels.

Officine Panerai — Neuchâtel: Buyer (New Product Procurement) to manage sourcing and supply for new collections.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end procurement for new product introductions: translate collection requirements into sourcing plans, purchase orders and delivery schedules.
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate commercial terms, lead times and quality agreements with internal standards for luxury watchmaking.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and Commercial teams to ensure on-time availability for launches.
  • Manage demand forecasting, inventory planning and order cadence for novelties to minimise stockouts and excess inventory at launch.
  • Monitor supplier performance and procurement KPIs (OTD, lead time, cost variances); implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and sustainability requirements across the sourcing lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline; a master’s degree or specialised procurement qualification is advantageous.
  • 3–5 years of procurement/purchasing experience, ideally within luxury goods, watches or jewelry and exposure to new product introduction.
  • Proven experience negotiating with suppliers, managing lead times and implementing inventory controls for product launches.
  • Strong commercial acumen, analytical rigour and advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Fluent written and spoken French and English; additional languages are a plus.

Skills

Strategic sourcing Supplier relationship management New product introduction (NPI) processes Demand forecasting and inventory planning Contract negotiation and cost analysis Purchase-to-pay processes Cross-functional project management Key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring Advanced Microsoft Excel ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Experience

Several years of progressive procurement or buying experience (typically 3–5 years) with demonstrable responsibility for sourcing and supply planning for product launches; experience within luxury watchmaking or related luxury categories is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field; postgraduate or professional procurement certification preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland — conveniently close to Lausanne.

Culture

Panerai blends Italian design sensibility with Swiss manufacturing precision, fostering a workplace that values craftsmanship, technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. As part of the Richemont group, the brand emphasises quality, product integrity and cross-disciplinary cooperation across design, manufacture and commercial teams.

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.

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