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# Watch Component Buyer #

Plan-les-Ouates, GE, CH

Permanent

  

  



**Watch Component Buyer**

Plan-les-Ouates

Permanent

 

**FOR THOSE WHO WELCOME CONNECTION**

Join a highly connected community where individual expertise and shared experience combine across disciplines to spark fresh ideas and keep us moving forwards.  Play your part in driving our collective success.

 

**YOUR ROLE**

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Watch Component Buyer to support our purchasing operations by sourcing high-quality watch components.

 Reporting to the Purchasing Director, you will manage supplier relationships, build sourcing strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with Maison requirements.

 

**PLAYING YOUR PART**

You will:

* Manage RFQs: Select suppliers, negotiate prices, logistics, and quality; award business.
* Propose cost avoidance and TCO strategies; identify and execute cost optimization initiatives.
* Support internal stakeholders throughout projects.
* Define and implement sourcing strategies.
* Manage supply chain risk and ensure business continuity.
* Reduce lead times, inventory, and logistics costs.
* Ensure compliance with Group rules and responsible practices.
* Develop partnerships with key suppliers, evaluate supplier performance.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
* Contribute to the CSR roadmap.
* Lead/participate in cross-functional projects.
* Create and implement supplier spend/performance dashboards; follow market trends.

 

**WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?**

Success in this role will require:

* Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier performance evaluation, and relationship management.
* 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar position ideally in the luxury industry.
* Possesses strong communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
* Thrive in a global team environment, demonstrating adaptability, reliability, proactivity, and autonomy.
* Fluent in French and English, with additional language skills highly valued.
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.

 

Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years as the world-s oldest watchmaker in continuous production since 1755.  Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we operate a global retail network of nearly 200 points of sale across 36 countries. Every member of our exceptional global community of watchmakers, artisans and dedicated professionals share a common devotion to our exceptional heritage and a passion to trailblaze an even brighter future. 

**If this fires your imagination, we welcome your application.**