Senior Manager Market Procurement – Americas

At Swarovski where innovation meets inspiration our people desire to explore experience and create. We are looking for a Sr Manager Market Procurement where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand learn and grow with us. Were bold and inventive revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost quality and supplier performance in alignment with the LUXignite strategy and derived goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality goods and services.
• Oversee the development and execution of contracts with suppliers including negotiating prices and terms and conditions.
• Develop and manage the procurement budget to ensure cost savings targets are met.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a cross-functional indirect procurement team ensuring they are meeting performance targets and delivering on their objectives.
• Monitor market trends and technological advancements to identify new procurement opportunities and improve the procurement process.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as finance operations and legal departments to align procurement strategies with organizational goals. Communicate procurement initiatives results and challenges to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work in close collaboration with the Global Category Procurement Manager

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent who brings along the following:

• Bachelor Degree - MBA Preferred
• 5 - 8 years of experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience across key Indirect Categories
• Highly motivated
• Efficient in collaborating with diverse teams
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the proven ability to communicate at all levels including senior and executive management and global and regional key stakeholders

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage
• Swarovski Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Swarovski Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
• Summer Flex Time
• Service Award Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Discounted Group Auto/Homeowners Insurance

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria the company designs manufactures and sells the worlds finest crystal gemstones Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia jewelry and accessories as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2400 stores and 6700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives) Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovskis heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain with an emphasis on circular innovation championing diversity inclusion and self-expression and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved respected valued connected and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Swarovski is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and will take Affirmative Action in those appropriate employment situations. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race color religion age national or ancestral origin gender sexual orientation marital status citizenship status veteran status and disability.