Junior Buyer/Buyer

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

• Purchasing in alignment within the frame of value limits, as defined in the Corporate Procurement Guidelines
• Select suppliers from defined supplier pool, negotiate with suppliers
• Solicit, track and collect vendor quotes and prepare for review with business
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement strategies and policies
• Build, document and continuously update defined market and product knowledge for goods and services
• Create and track purchase orders, track and check purchase requisitions
• Ensure close collaboration with the local country organization and Spokes
• Support material groups/categories in claim management matters and handle day-to-day claims

About you

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

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Degree in Purchasing, Logistics, 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
• Customer service orientation, strong service partnership understanding and good communication and negotiation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset, process orientation and a solution delivery-oriented work approach
• Strong coordinative and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, ARIBA)

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Learning and career development programs to help you grow
• A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
• Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
• Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products