Richemont Miami , FL 33196
Posted 1 week ago
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Procurement Specialist
Richemont | Miami, FL
RICHEMONT
Richemont owns a portfolio of leading international 'Maisons' (brands) which are recognized for their distinctive heritage, craftsmanship, and creativity. The Group operates in four business areas: Jewelry Maisons, being Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels; Specialist Watchmakers, being A. Lange & Söhne, Baume & Mercier, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin; Online Distributors, being Watchfinder.co.uk and YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP; and Other, including Alfred Dunhill, Azzedine Alaïa, Chloé, Montblanc and Peter Millar.
OVERVIEW
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Director, has a vital role within Richemont's Latin America Operation. He/She will support the efforts to optimize indirect procurement/sourcing activities within the Maisons and Functions while driving savings in the region. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist position requires a highly resourceful individual with strong relationship-building, self-motivating, analytical, and sourcing skills. He/She will assist in leading the regional sourcing efforts and execute best practice purchasing principles.
The qualified candidate will drive value in the region working closely with Central Procurement, internal Sourcing team members, the Maisons, and Functions. He/She will center on the details while focusing on the Richemont mission/vision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sourcing Strategy:
Support the region in Sourcing and Procurement objectives set by Central Procurement
Support the development and growth of strategic sourcing plans within key spend areas for Latin America, delivering the core Richemont Americas requirements on quality, delivery, and cost in alignment with stakeholders/leadership
Closely collaborate with Category Managers in Central Procurement, Richemont Americas Maisons, and Functions to implement procurement strategy, policy, and procedures formalizing sourcing activities
Quality & Customer Service:
Conduct RFx events, lead negotiations, and develop contracts for key initiatives in the region
Provide continuous training to educate stakeholders on current compliance requirements and harmonization opportunities
Manage supplier performance reviews including remediation, re-negotiations, and reduction in TCO
Financial:
Responsible for delivering cost savings/avoidance by leading the end-to-end sourcing process in the region
Support and develop a competitive advantage for Richemont Americas through best-in-class agreements
Identify strategic cost savings opportunities through category analysis, spend data, and Maison and Function business requirements
Innovation:
Support creative, value-focused sourcing strategies in line with business needs
Drive procurement processes that generate efficiency and compliance improvements
Work closely across multiple business functions to streamline the procure-to-pay process cycle
Sustainability:
Ensure suppliers have approved the Richemont Supplier Code of Conduct
Align with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and integrate into the RFx process
Create cross-functional partnerships to promote procurement guiding principles with each Maison
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
Degree in Procurement, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
4+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing
Project management skills combined with an ability to work as part of a cross-functional team; Richemont Americas has a matrix structure where working across Maisons and Functions is required
Strong Microsoft Office suite skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Spoken and written proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Key Experiences & Competencies:
Detailed-oriented person, motivated in a fast-paced environment managing multiple activities; Ability to work independently as well as in a team and complete assignments within established deadlines
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency; Results-orientated with a strong track record of overall execution; Continually striving for improvement and efficiency
Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; Comfortable working proactively in a challenging environment and capable of prioritizing with prompt execution
Ability to cultivate/maintain strong collaborative working relationships with the Maisons, Functions, multiple corporate levels, external contacts and third-party partners
Proactively troubleshoot with an ability to gather/analyze data from numerous sources, and interpret results into actionable steps supported by an analytical approach
Excellent written and verbal communication; Proven ability to influence others and drive meaningful improvements coupled with strong presentation skills
Travel:
This position is based in Miami, Florida . Some team members are based in other locations, and periodic travel may be required to New York, NY and Shelton, CT.
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We Offer
We care about our associates health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are available to support your financial needs, along with access to the employee assistance program for you and your household members. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of wellness and work-life-balance, our package includes a wellness reimbursement benefit and paid time off. We also encourage associates to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change.
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Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.
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