Richemont Procurement Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Aug 16, 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 Manager/Assistant Manager in Bangkok, Thailand – lead local sourcing strategy, compliance, and supplier management across luxury maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and reinforce Procurement policies and guidelines at the local level in compliance with Richemont group standards and SEAO regional direction
- Work closely with Finance and Compliance departments to ensure Procure-to-Pay processes comply with corporate guidelines and legal/regulatory requirements
- Maintain and manage Procurement dashboards and KPIs to drive performance in process compliance, delegation of authority, and supplier qualification
- Educate stakeholders on proper procurement processes through training and communication to Maisons and function requestors
- Partner with stakeholders and budget owners to establish and support sourcing strategy on major categories including retail store fit-out, advertising, promotion, and operating expenses
- Lead major sourcing projects from RFP/tender to delivery, including supplier pre-qualification, evaluation, and award
- Review and optimize sourcing strategies, participating in supplier selection and review processes
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiency, synergy, and savings within local operations by consolidating purchasing power
- Support and coordinate regional and global Procurement initiatives and lead implementation at the local market level
- Ensure qualification and conflict-free supplier relationships in line with Richemont group guidelines, including Supplier Code of Conduct and factory audits
- Manage day-to-day business relationships with local suppliers and evaluate and improve vendor performance
- Continuously optimize the supplier panel through regular review of performance and stakeholder feedback
- Conduct and coordinate annual supplier reviews according to regional guidelines
- Integrate sustainability into all projects and provide support to group and regional ESG initiatives
- Manage regular Procurement reporting, including dashboards, spend analysis, and procurement project reports
- Provide key measurement statistics, analysis, and reporting on procurement activities to Maison and function heads
- Regularly update and communicate with local and regional senior management on procurement initiatives
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent education
- Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement compliance, and control framework
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities
- Strong analytical skills and business application proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Pro-active approach with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high degree of autonomy
- Indirect category management experience and/or luxury industry experience is a plus
- Fluency in written and oral Thai and English
Skills
Experience
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Education
University degree or equivalent qualification
Workplace
This position is based in Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.
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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