At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Buyer 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

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for goods and services.
• Participation in re-negotiation or termination of existing contracts if needed, according to assigned value limits and collaboration with sourcing to optimize cost savings.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, new suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Process purchase requests and convert them into purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement guidelines and policies (e.g. Code of Conduct, NDA, Sourcing Contracts)
• Follow the frameworks and guidelines of Category and Material Group Managers and deal with local needs.
• Purchasing in alignment within the frame of value limits as defined in the Corporate Procurement Guidelines. Select suppliers, communicate, and participate in concluding contracts with suppliers (RFQ, deliverables, payment terms, legal check, SLA’s, KPI’s, etc.). Solicit, track, collect supplier quotes and prepare for review with business. Perform 1/3bids&buy.
• Ensure close collaboration with the local country organization and GBS.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the procurement process.
• Analyses the needs for assigned spend categories; defines and executes sourcing strategies and tactics to meet business goals.
• Report activities regularly, support and resolve issues arising from Category Manager and other tasks or assignments from time to time.

About you

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

• 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Degree in business administration or similar education
• Fluent in English, Mandarin and additional language capabilities is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision & able to work in team. 
• Positive attitude, proactive, hardworking, trustworthy, matured, and able to always maintain confidentiality.
• Procurement know-how and experience
• Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, ARIBA).
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing market conditions, and business requirements.
• Must be organized and able to balance multiple priorities appropriately.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.