Richemont Supply Development Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Supply Development Manager at Richemont in Paris. Manage procurement strategy, vendor relations, and component sourcing for luxury goods operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies for materials, supplies, and components across Richemont operations
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and manufacturing partners to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
- Monitor supply chain performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality teams to align supply objectives with operational requirements
- Drive innovation in sourcing practices and component specification to support product excellence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Proven experience in supply chain development or procurement management within manufacturing or luxury goods environments
- Strong knowledge of materials, components sourcing, and vendor management processes
- Demonstrated ability to analyze supplier performance and implement optimization strategies
- Experience with supply chain planning tools and ERP systems
Skills
Experience
5-8 years of professional experience in supply chain development, procurement, or materials management, preferably within luxury, fashion, jewelry, or high-end manufacturing sectors
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent professional qualification
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Richemont, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Materials & Components Manager», «Supply Chain Development Lead», «Procurement Development Officer», «Components Strategy Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.