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
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the global procurement strategy within Digital/IT categories to maximize the benefits of strategic sourcing under the lead of the Global Category Manager and in close cooperation the respective demand owners.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Under the lead of the Global Category Manager, develop and regularly update the category strategic plan and underlying policies for the assigned procurement categories always in accordance with the Corporate Procurement policies and vision and in the best interest of Swarovski.
• Implement the global sourcing initiatives and responsible to execute the defined source to contract process.
• Be the Primary point of contact between the business/stakeholder and suppliers, supporting procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender and auction management
• Identify savings potentials supported by market insights to ensure the achievement of the service targets with respect to quality, cost and time.
• Identify and manage sourcing risks and report them to the Global Category Manager, Procurement Excellence and to business stakeholders.
• Negotiate, conclude and maintain global contracts with a significant economic impact.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reduce maverick spend and identify possibilities to improve the ordering process.
• Implement the source to contract processes for all goods and services for the involved business partners and provide feedback to improve these processes

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

• University degree/Education
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in sourcing on Digital & IT category (Media, eCommerce, hardware, software, managed services, cloud, etc)
• Excellent business understanding and stakeholder management
• Excellent procurement expertise (regional and global markets, purchasing guidelines, support legal documentation, claim management, risk management, procurement methods, market know-how in the various categories)
• Strong sourcing experience and negotiations skills
• Excellent communicator able to demonstrate very effective communication with senior management
• Advanced SAP/ARIBA Knowledge (understanding End to End process flow)
• S2C process knowledge
• Advanced MS Office knowledge
• Team orientation, and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Innovative and creative approach whenever possible and can-do attitude

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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