Procurement Category Manager

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

Richemont is looking for a Procurement Category Manager dedicated to Corporate Services categories.

Reporting to the Category Director Corporate & Operations, you will be responsible for developing and driving comprehensive global category strategies as well as supporting our Central Functions, Maisons and Regions Procurement community to optimize sourcing and supplier management for your categories.

This role is instrumental in ensuring optimal value creation and cost efficiency, through category expertise, market knowledge, strong internal and external relationship management.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

As a Procurement Category Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Global Category Strategy Development & Leadership:

  • Develop, define, and implement comprehensive global category strategies aligned with Richemont’s (Group/Maisons/Regions) business needs & Objectives.

  • Lead the execution and roll-out of category strategies across various Maisons and regions through business partnering, stakeholders enrolling and influencing.

  • Drive value creation, cost reduction, and innovation across the assigned categories through deep market knowledge, category expertise, and a forward-thinking approach.

• Sourcing, Market Intelligence & Supplier Relationship Management

  • Manage complex tenders, negotiations, and contract management for global and central agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

  • Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence for the assigned category. Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the global supplier landscape, identifying strategic partners and emerging suppliers.

  • Develop and implement strategic SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) programs for key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships. Lead regular strategic business reviews with critical suppliers to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders across functions, Maisons and Regions to understand business needs and ensure category strategies support overall business goals.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal clients on procurement best practices, market insights, and supplier capabilities.

  • Support central functions sourcing needs for central spend & global initiatives.

• Performance Management & Compliance:

  • Monitor category performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on progress against strategic objectives and financial targets.

  • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and sourcing process rules, ethical guidelines, and external regulations.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

You are an established and versatile procurement professional with 7+ years of experience in a structured environment, with strong category management skills. Experience and knowledge within the Corporate services area, ideally Security and Facilities Management categories, is an advantage.

You have:

• Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement global category strategies, driving significant value creation, cost optimization, and innovation.

• RFPs, Negotiation & Contract Management: Excellent RFP, negotiation and contract management abilities, with a proven track record of securing advantageous terms.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse internal and external partners at all levels, including senior leadership.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and creative solutions.

• Adaptability: Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability to evolving market conditions and business needs.

• Autonomy & Drive: Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, getting the buy-in from stakeholders and leading execution. Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, international, and demanding environment.

• Sustainability Focus: A strong commitment to responsible sourcing and integrating sustainability principles into procurement practices.

• Academics: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing and Professional certifications.

• Languages: Fluent in both English and French.

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