Richemont Procurement Category Manager
- Location
- Plan-les-OuatesGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks a Procurement Category Manager in Plan les Ouates to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for luxury supply chains.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for assigned product categories
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, conducting regular reviews and assessments
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform procurement decisions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including design, production, and finance teams
- Monitor category spending and implement cost reduction initiatives
- Ensure compliance with sustainability and ethical sourcing standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in luxury goods
- Proven track record in category management and strategic sourcing
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Experience with supplier relationship management and contract negotiation
- Knowledge of global supply chains and international trade regulations
Skills
Experience
5+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with demonstrated expertise in category management and strategic supplier sourcing within a luxury or premium goods environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional procurement certification (APICS, CIPS) preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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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