Richemont Senior POS / Retail Displays Buyer

About Richemont

Richemont is a global luxury goods group encompassing prestigious maisons in watches, jewellery and related lifestyle categories. As an employer it combines artisanal savoir-faire with rigorous commercial governance, offering cross‑brand opportunities across product, retail and marketing functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing and development strategies for POS (PLV/POP) and in‑store display fixtures, aligned with brand visual identity and boutique standards.
• Manage end‑to‑end product development: briefing, prototyping, testing, production follow‑up and on‑time delivery to global retail and wholesale channels.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and lead times with manufacturers, suppliers and contract workshops while optimising total cost of ownership and quality.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (visual merchandising, retail operations, marketing, logistics and quality assurance) to ensure feasibility and retail readiness.
• Approve technical specifications, materials, artwork and packaging; ensure compliance with brand guidelines and regulatory constraints.
• Oversee supplier qualification, performance monitoring and corrective actions; secure continuity of supply and scalability for seasonal launches.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting; propose cost‑saving initiatives and value engineering without compromising brand standards.
• Integrate sustainability criteria into sourcing decisions, including materials, production processes and end‑of‑life considerations.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in procurement or product development for POS/retail displays, ideally within luxury goods (watches, jewellery, leather goods or fashion).
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of supplier management, contract negotiation and cost control for production and fixtures.
• Excellent project management abilities with experience coordinating international rollouts and multi‑stakeholder programmes.
• Technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, prototyping and finishing techniques relevant to in‑store displays.
• Fluent written and spoken French and professional working knowledge of English (inferred for a Paris‑based senior role).
• Demonstrable understanding of sustainability criteria, compliance and quality control in sourcing.

Skills

Experience

Senior level: typically 5+ years in buying, procurement or product development for retail displays or fixtures, with proven experience in luxury or premium retail environments and international supplier networks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, merchandising, industrial design, materials science or a related discipline; advanced training in sourcing, supply‑chain or luxury retail preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, precision and long‑term brand stewardship. Teams operate with high expectations for aesthetic excellence and commercial discipline, collaborating across maisons and functions to deliver refined retail experiences.

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