Richemont Procurement Process Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- 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 in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland seeks a Procurement Process Manager to lead procure-to-pay process design and transformation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the definition, optimisation and governance of end-to-end procurement processes (procure-to-pay, sourcing-to-contract) across relevant business units.
- Design and implement standard operating procedures, process maps and control frameworks to ensure compliance, efficiency and auditability.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with stakeholders in sourcing, finance, legal, supply chain and IT to deliver process improvements and system integrations.
- Establish and monitor KPIs and performance dashboards to measure process health, cycle times, cost-to-serve and compliance.
- Drive change management activities including training, communication and adoption plans for new processes and tools.
- Collaborate with procurement systems teams to specify business requirements, test process configurations and support deployments of P2P/ERP functionality.
- Identify process risks and control gaps; propose remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance on procurement policy interpretation and support internal and external audits as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, industrial engineering or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma) is a plus.
- Proven track record in procurement process design, process governance or procurement transformation within a complex, matrixed organisation.
- Strong analytical capability with experience defining KPIs, producing management reporting and driving data-led improvements.
- Demonstrated project and change management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to create clear process documentation and training materials.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, procurement operations or process improvement roles, including several years leading cross-functional process projects or transformation programmes within an international or multi-brand environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering or a related field; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
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
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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