Richemont Purchasing Engineer Intern

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Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group composed of multiple maisons renowned for watches, jewellery, writing instruments and luxury accessories. The group combines heritage craftsmanship with industrial know‑how across specialised ateliers and international commercial organisations, offering technically exacting roles within a culture that values quality, artisanal skill and cross‑brand collaboration.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the procurement engineering team in sourcing and qualifying suppliers for technical components and subassemblies.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, compare technical offers and compile cost analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Review technical specifications and drawings to ensure supplier proposals meet functional and quality requirements.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring, non‑conformance reporting and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain procurement and parts data in internal systems and produce regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross‑functional exchanges with design, quality and production teams to resolve sourcing issues.
• Support supplier visits, audits and continuous improvement initiatives under the supervision of senior buyers/engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering or technical programme (mechanical, industrial, materials, manufacturing or supply‑chain oriented degree).
• Strong analytical aptitude with demonstrable coursework or projects in materials, manufacturing processes or cost modelling.
• Effective communicator with the ability to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Methodical approach to documentation, version control and specification management.
• Availability for the internship period and willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites.

Skills

Experience

Academic projects or prior internships in procurement, supplier development, manufacturing engineering or a related technical function are preferred; hands‑on exposure to supplier assessment or costing exercises is advantageous but not mandatory for an internship position.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont brands combine rigorous technical standards with deep artisanal heritage; the workplace emphasizes precision, continuous learning and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Teams are internationally minded and provide trainees with structured exposure to production and sourcing processes within luxury manufacturing environments.

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