Richemont Procurement Process Manager
- Location
- Plan-les-OuatesGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that houses a portfolio of high-end maisons across watches, jewellery and related luxury categories. As a corporate employer, Richemont combines respect for artisanal heritage with global-scale operations, supporting brand teams with centralized functions in procurement, supply chain and corporate services.
Richemont seeks Procurement Process Manager in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland to lead global Procure-to-Pay transformation and digital excellence initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive process optimization by analyzing Non-Stock Goods and Services procurement workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness whilst ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, Finance, Legal, and Maisons as the primary P2P process expert, gathering requirements and ensuring strategic alignment with group procurement and finance strategies
- Champion comprehensive change management for major P2P transformations, including development of executive communications, training programs, and stakeholder support to ensure successful adoption and sustained behavioral change
- Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation including policies, flowcharts, procedures, and training materials across the group
- Design and implement user-friendly solutions that improve the overall experience for all stakeholders involved in the procurement process
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of implemented improvements, regularly reporting progress to stakeholders and identifying opportunities for further optimization
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies (AI, agentic systems, orchestration) to drive automation and advanced use cases that streamline procurement processes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
- 7–10+ years of extensive experience in process analysis, design, and transformation with significant focus on end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes in large, multinational, preferably decentralized organizations
- Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex global P2P processes including requisitioning, purchase order management, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payment
- Demonstrated experience leading major P2P transformation and digitalization projects, including new technology implementations (e.g., orchestration, AI, SAP Ariba, Coupa) and process re-engineering
- Strong understanding of procurement and finance principles, best practices, internal controls, and compliance requirements
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with ability to translate complex challenges into actionable P2P solutions
- Superior communication, presentation, and influencing skills with proven ability to engage executive-level stakeholders and manage diverse cross-functional teams
- Experience with process mining tools (e.g., Celonis) and advanced data analytics for process insights (highly desirable)
Skills
Experience
7–10+ years of extensive experience in process analysis, design, and transformation with a significant focus on end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes in large, multinational organizations. Demonstrated track record of leading major P2P transformation and digitalization initiatives, including implementation of emerging technologies and process re-engineering in complex, decentralized environments.
Education
Master's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
Richemont’s culture blends an appreciation for craftsmanship with an international, collaborative corporate environment. Employees are expected to uphold rigorous quality and ethical standards while working cross-functionally to support heritage brands and modernise operational practices.
About Cerulean
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