Job Description

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager 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. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

In this role your responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Execute assignments following the Source to Contract Process for projects up to given threshold in close collaboration with the corporate and Global Category Manager (GCM).
• Support GCM in strategy creation for category
• Identify savings potentials - supported by data analytics - ensure the achievement of the service targets with respect to quality, cost and time
• Ensure that all practices meet applicable legal requirements as well as relevant internal policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and expert functions in clarifying requirements.
• Execute source-to-contract elements of global category strategies for the defined business units on request from the respective GCM.
• Monitor supplier performance
• Support supplier relationship management regarding qualification and development of the suppliers in order to ensure existence of an adequate supplier base in the procurement systems
• Ensure adherence to standard briefing templates and specification templates.
• Adherence to procurement processes and systems and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Responsibility function in order to ensure sustainability sourcing solutions.
• Reduce maverick spend and identify possibilities to improve the ordering process

About you

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

• Minimum 2+ years as sourcing manager on multiple categories
• University Degree
• Excellent English proficiency
• Proficiency in one of the APAC languages (Japanese, Korean, Thai) would be an advantage.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge
• Advanced SAP/ARIBA Knowledge (understanding End to End process flow)
• Strong sourcing experience and negotiations skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Swarovski products discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteering leave
• Learning and development programs

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 world's 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 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 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 Swarovski’s 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.

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