IT Sourcing Manager (12-month fixed-term contract)
Meyrin, GE, CH
Fixed Term
Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship, and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.
IT Sourcing Manager (12-month fixed-term contract)
Our Group Procurement department is looking for an IT Sourcing Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract from April 2025. You will report to the Head of Technology Procurement and support Group Platforms (IT) teams in optimizing and executing sourcing strategies for IT categories, such as professional services and software, that deliver best value in terms of quality, service and total cost of ownership (TCO).
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Contribute to global category management
Provide category intelligence and procurement expertise (category knowledge, spend and risks analysis, market knowledge, best practices)
Contribute to the implementation of the category strategy across the perimeter
Set up and manage preferred suppliers
Launch and manage value creation initiatives
Monitor and report performance
Support stakeholders in their sourcing and supplier management activities
Work in close collaboration with stakeholders and advise in their sourcing strategies
Actively contribute to the definition of requirements and perform procurement actions in accordance with Group policies
Negotiate the best conditions TCO wise (pricing, terms and conditions, SLA, etc.)
Provide procurement support for the duration of projects
Manage contracts
Manage supplier relationships, business reviews and continuous improvement
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
You are a procurement professional with 5+ years of experience in IT procurement categories in an international and fast-paced environment
You have strong negotiation skills and are capable to engage with different types of suppliers
You act as a team player to create the right dynamic to achieve the defined objectives and deliver the best value
You have excellent communication skills and are capable to influence and collaborate with diverse and demanding stakeholders
You are curious and capable to think outside the box to provide creative solutions
You are autonomous, structured and have excellent analytical skills
You are fluent in both English and French
WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential. We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity. We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity. We care for the world we live in.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
If your application is selected, our Talent Acquisition Partner will reach out to you shortly for an introductory call
The next step would be to meet with the Head of Technology Procurement and, if successful, you will meet with senior team members of our Procurement department and any other relevant stakeholder
As a final step, you will have an interview with our HR Business Partner
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