Richemont Buyer
Richemont seeks a Buyer in Buttes, Switzerland to manage procurement and supplier relations for its luxury maisons.
Overview
Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group whose maisons specialise in watches, jewellery, writing instruments and premium accessories. The group emphasises artisan craftsmanship, heritage maisons and long-term partnerships across global retail and wholesale channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement for assigned categories, including supplier selection, purchase orders, delivery follow-up and invoice reconciliation.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships; negotiate commercial terms, lead times and quality agreements to secure competitive cost and service levels.
- Collaborate closely with design, merchandising and supply‑chain teams to align sourcing with assortment plans, production schedules and quality standards.
- Conduct demand forecasting and inventory planning to optimise stock levels and reduce obsolescence while supporting sales and margin objectives.
- Monitor supplier performance and quality control processes; implement corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Analyse purchase data, cost structures and margins to identify savings opportunities and inform category strategies and buying decisions.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, sourcing guidelines and any relevant regulatory or sustainability requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fashion, Purchasing or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven track record in procurement or buying within luxury goods, watches/jewellery, premium accessories or upscale retail environments.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing international suppliers, contracts and commercial terms.
- Excellent analytical ability with experience in demand forecasting, cost analysis and inventory management.
- Fluency in business-level communication and ability to work across multicultural, cross-functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of purchasing, procurement or buying experience, preferably within luxury goods, watches/jewellery or premium retail, with demonstrated supplier negotiation and category-management success.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fashion, Purchasing or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Buttes, Neuchâtel, Switzerland — conveniently close to Neuchâtel. There are currently 12 open positions in Buttes on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within Neuchâtel, Cerulean currently features 89 open roles, including 2 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 709 open roles — 13 of them newly added.
Culture
Richemont combines maison-level craftsmanship with a global, collaborative corporate structure, valuing long-term relationships, attention to detail and commitment to quality. Teams typically operate in a diverse, international environment where respect for heritage and continuous improvement are central to daily work.
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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