Richemont Procurement Category Manager
- Location
- Plan-les-OuatesGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jun 18, 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 Procurement Category Manager in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland. Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for luxury operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and supply chain requirements
- Manage supplier relationships, conduct negotiations, and optimize pricing and terms across assigned categories
- Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, logistics, and business units to ensure category alignment with company goals
- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Prepare and present regular reporting on category metrics, savings achievements, and market insights to senior management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field
- Minimum 5–7 years of procurement or category management experience in luxury goods, retail, or related sectors
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and contract administration
- Proficiency with procurement tools, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms
- Fluency in English and French (or local working language)
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership experience, preferably within luxury retail, fashion, or high-end goods industries. Proven success in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering measurable cost and efficiency improvements.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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