Richemont Purchasing Project & Process Specialist
Richemont seeks a Purchasing Project & Process Specialist in Scandicci. Lead procurement projects and optimise P2P processes for a global luxury group.
Overview
Richemont is a leading international luxury goods holding company comprising distinguished maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. Renowned for craftsmanship, heritage and attention to detail, Richemont operates globally with a matrixed organisation that balances artisanal savoir‑faire and rigorous commercial processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end procurement projects aimed at streamlining purchase‑to‑pay (P2P) processes and increasing operational efficiency.
- Analyse existing purchasing workflows, identify process gaps and design pragmatic, scalable improvements.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (sourcing, finance, supply chain, IT, legal and operations) to drive project milestones and change adoption.
- Define and monitor procurement KPIs; prepare regular status and performance reports for senior stakeholders.
- Support supplier onboarding and performance reviews, ensuring contractual compliance and alignment with procurement policies.
- Manage implementation of process changes and tools, including requirements definition, testing, and user training.
- Document standard operating procedures, process maps and governance for purchasing activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and post‑implementation evaluations to capture benefits and lessons learned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g. CIPS) preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects within procurement, supply chain or operations.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience defining and tracking KPIs and producing management reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and change management skills.
- High attention to detail, organisational rigor and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–6 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing operations or supply chain projects, preferably within luxury goods, manufacturing or retail environments; demonstrable track record of delivering process improvements and managing cross‑functional initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or procurement certification advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence. Cerulean lists 70 open roles in Scandicci, including 2 posted recently. The broader Tuscany area accounts for 268 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Richemont blends a respect for artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous operational and commercial standards. The group fosters a collaborative, multinational environment where process excellence supports the creative and heritage‑led ambitions of individual maisons.
About Cerulean
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