Richemont Business Operation and Procurement Assistant Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company that manages an array of maisons across watches, high jewellery and writing instruments, including globally recognised names such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC and Montblanc. The group operates a multi-brand, international network with a strong emphasis on heritage craftsmanship, product excellence and long-term brand stewardship.
Richemont seeks a Business Operation and Procurement Assistant Manager in Tokyo to oversee procurement, supplier relations and operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support and execute end-to-end procurement activities for the Tokyo operations, including sourcing, purchase order management and supplier onboarding.
- Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, lead times and service levels while protecting brand standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, finance and quality teams to align procurement with inventory planning and product requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (cost, quality, delivery) and implement corrective actions or improvement plans where necessary.
- Manage purchase requisition workflows and ensure accurate and timely processing in accordance with corporate policies and internal controls.
- Drive cost optimisation and efficiency projects, including demand consolidation, alternative sourcing and process standardisation.
- Prepare regular procurement reports and analyses for regional management, highlighting risks, savings and opportunity pipelines.
- Supervise, mentor and coordinate the work of junior procurement staff or external consultants as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline.
- Proven knowledge of procurement best practices, contract negotiation and supplier management within a commercial environment.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse cost structures and build business cases for sourcing decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence cross-functional partners and external vendors.
- Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and project delivery in an operations context.
- High level of professionalism, discretion and adherence to compliance and ethical sourcing standards.
Experience
Typically 4–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing or operations roles, ideally within luxury goods, retail or a complex manufacturing/supply-chain environment, with direct exposure to supplier negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a workplace rooted in craftsmanship, respect for heritage and high standards of excellence. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines and geographies, with a focus on professional development, quality and responsible business practices.
About Cerulean
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