Richemont Procurement Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods conglomerate comprising multiple maisons across watches, high jewellery and accessories. Renowned for craftsmanship, heritage-driven design and artisanal expertise, the group operates internationally and combines maison-level creative autonomy with centralised functions such as procurement and supply chain.
Richemont is hiring a Procurement Manager in Amsterdam to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and category management for luxury maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement category strategies that align with brand positioning, quality standards and total-cost objectives across allocated spend areas.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification and onboarding, ensuring compliance with Richemont quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing requirements.
- Negotiate commercial terms, long‑term agreements and framework contracts to secure competitive pricing, favorable lead times and reliable capacity.
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards and corrective action plans; conduct regular business reviews with key partners.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product development, quality control, manufacturing and logistics to translate product specifications into sourcing requirements.
- Identify and mitigate supply‑chain risks, including single‑source dependencies, geopolitical exposure and lead‑time volatility.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — cost optimization, value engineering and process standardization in procurement workflows.
- Maintain accurate spend analytics and procurement reporting to inform strategic decisions and forecast category budgets.
- Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, contractual governance and any applicable regulatory requirements.
- Champion supplier innovation and sustainability initiatives, incorporating responsible sourcing criteria into procurement decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or related field; master’s degree or professional procurement qualification preferred.
- Proven track record of 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead buyer capacity; experience in luxury goods, watches, jewellery or premium consumer products highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in category management, commercial negotiation and contract drafting for high‑value, complex components or materials.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using spend analysis and procurement KPIs to drive decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills, able to influence design, quality and operations teams.
- High level of commercial acumen, attention to detail and a solutions‑oriented mindset under tight quality constraints.
- Fluent English; knowledge of Dutch or French is advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible procurement or sourcing experience, including category strategy, supplier negotiations and international sourcing. Prior experience within luxury goods, watches, jewellery, premium accessories or comparable high‑specification manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or a related discipline; master’s degree or professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Culture
Richemont’s culture emphasises craftsmanship, long‑term relationships and meticulous attention to quality. Teams operate in a collaborative, maison-driven environment that values heritage, sustainability and cross-disciplinary partnership between creative and commercial functions.
About Cerulean
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