Fixed-Term Procurement Excellence Manager

Fixed-Term Procurement Excellence Manager Join to apply for the Fixed-Term Procurement Excellence Manager role at La Prairie Switzerland. In this role, your main purpose is to facilitate operational excellence through the development and implementation of process, tools and guidelines. The ultimate target is to enable our Global Directs & Indirect Procurement Luxury Team, in a transforming environment, to create maximum value for La Prairie while ensuring compliance. This is a fixed‑term role starting in January 2026 and ending December 2027. How you will create a beautiful impact: Support global procurement standards, tools, and processes to boost value, transparency, and efficiency—with a strong digital focus. Partner with the Procurement Excellence team to drive cost optimization and support our luxury procurement transformation. Manage Procurement Guidelines across teams, aligning with Group standards and supporting with training, communication, and implementation. Create and implement templates, KPIs, and streamlined processes to improve consistency and automation across all categories. Lead compliance and risk management activities for the Procurement team. Analyse procurement data and market trends. Master and consolidate monthly reports for leadership. What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent: A master’s in business, Supply Chain, or similar (CIPS a plus). 3‑7 years experience in Procurement Excellence, with a focus on performance, reporting, or systems—ideally in a global setting. Bonus points for Indirect Services Procurement experience. A passion for process improvement, digital tools, and operational excellence. Sharp analytical mind, clear communicator, and natural project juggler. Confident influencer across teams, levels, and borders. Solid ERP, MRP, and procurement system know‑how (SAP, Ariba, Ivalua, Coupa…). Fluent in English (spoken & written). Start date: January 2026 End date: December 2027 Benefits Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance. Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees). Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace a balanced work‑life with the option to work from home up to two days a week. Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee‑Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique. Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairies "SkillCare" program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources. Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group. Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team. Your journey with La Prairie begins here. Submit your application quickly and easily through our online tool—only applications received this way will be considered. The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you. Application Process To all recruitment agencies: La Prairie does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs portal. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background. Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at La Prairie Switzerland by 2x. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Temporary Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr