Procurement Manager/Assistant 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.

MAIN PURPOSE

To support the SEAO Head of Procurement in driving and professionalizing local sourcing best practices in Thailand, delivering solid business value including cost savings, compliance, supplier risk management and quality. The role identifies cost-saving opportunities and areas and processes that could be optimized, and potential areas of risk, through strong business acumen and analytical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy & Compliance

• Manage and reinforce Procurement policies and guidelines at local level, in compliance with Richemont group standards and SEAO regional direction.

• Work closely with Finance and Compliance departments to ensure Procure-to-Pay processes comply with corporate guidelines as well as legal and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain and manage Procurement dashboards / KPIs to drive performance in terms of process compliance, delegation of authority, supplier qualification, etc.

• Educate stakeholders on proper procurement process by organizing training and communication to Maisons and Functions requestors.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

• Partner with stakeholders and budget owners to establish and support sourcing strategy on major categories, including but not limited to retail store fit-out & renovation, advertising & promotion (events, PR, promotional items, visual merchandising, etc.) and operating expenses (IT, logistics, office supplies, printing, etc.).

• Lead major sourcing projects from RFP/tender to delivery, including sourcing, supplier pre-qualification, evaluation and award.

• Review and optimize sourcing strategies, participating in supplier selection and review processes.

• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency, synergy and savings within local operations, maximizing business benefits by consolidating purchasing power.

• Support and coordinate regional and global Procurement initiatives and lead implementation at local market level.

Supplier Relationship Management & Sustainable Procurement

• Ensure qualification and conflict-free supplier relationships in line with Richemont group guidelines, including Supplier Code of Conduct and factory audits.

• Manage day-to-day business relationships with local suppliers; evaluate and improve vendor performance.

• Continuously optimize the supplier panel through regular review of performance and stakeholder feedback.

• Conduct and coordinate annual supplier review according to regional guidelines.

• Integrate sustainability into all projects and provide support to group/regional ESG initiatives.

Management Reporting

• Manage regular Procurement reporting, including dashboards, spend analysis and procurement project reports.

• Provide key measurement statistics, analysis and reporting on procurement activities to Maison and function heads.

• Regularly update and communicate with local and regional senior management team on procurement initiatives.

COMPETENCIES

• Recognized first-level degree from university or equivalent education.

• Assistant Manager: 4–6 years of professional working experience, including relevant Procurement experience. Manager: 5–8 years of professional working experience, with a minimum of 4–5 years in Procurement functions.

• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement compliance and control framework; indirect category management experience and/or luxury industry experience is a plus.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management and project management skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities, able to drive initiatives and deliver concrete results.

• Strong analytical skills and business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint).

• Pro-active approach with the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and on time, operating with a high degree of autonomy as an individual contributor.

• Fluent in written and oral Thai and English.

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