Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

About the role

Richemont is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join its Procurement team in Dubai, supporting its Maisons, Functions and Markets across the UAE. Working closely with the Sourcing Manager and key business stakeholders, you will manage sourcing projects across a range of indirect procurement categories, including Marketing, Corporate Services, Retail, Logistics and Facility Management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing projects, including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, from business requirements through to supplier selection and award.
• Partner with Maisons, Functions and Markets to understand business needs and develop effective sourcing approaches.
• Support strategic and high-value sourcing initiatives alongside the Sourcing Manager and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, benchmarking and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Prepare and support supplier negotiations, working with Legal and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, including performance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Build market and category intelligence through supplier mapping, market research and spend insights.
• Coordinate sourcing projects across Finance, Legal, IT, Security and Operations.
• Ensure procurement governance and compliance, including supplier due diligence, risk assessments and sourcing documentation.
• Track procurement performance, including savings, cost avoidance and key sourcing KPIs.

Required profile

• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, ideally in a structured international environment.
• Hands-on experience managing competitive sourcing exercises and working directly with suppliers.
• Exposure to indirect procurement categories such as Marketing, Retail, Logistics, Facility Management or Corporate Services is advantageous.
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, with the confidence to evaluate proposals and support negotiations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong organisation and project management skills.
• A proactive mindset, curiosity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative and international environment.