Senior Sourcing Manager, Production Materials & Logistics

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As a Senior Sourcing Manager – Production Materials and Logistics 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

In this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the global procurement strategy, specifically for Production Materials and Logistics categories. Working closely with global and local key stakeholders, from various functions and cross-country, you will manage procurement categories to help the organization reach its strategic sourcing goals.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and update strategic category plans in line with procurement policies.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end source-to-contract processes.
• Oversee multiple sourcing projects, ensuring measurable savings and effective prioritization.
• Act as primary liaison for stakeholders and suppliers, managing tenders and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and technical teams.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and spend optimization.
• Ensure compliance with legal/ internal policies and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

• Drive the implementation of sustainability policies with suppliers by promoting responsible sourcing practices, identifying and managing sourcing risks.

About you

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

• University degree and minimum 7 years’ experience in procurement, with at least 2 years in logistics/ chemicals/ raw materials.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across regional and global markets.
• Deep procurement expertise, including purchasing guidelines, legal documentation, and risk management.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP/ARIBA, S2C processes and MS Office.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence and build trust with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, hands-on, and resilient, with a continuous improvement and can-do mindset.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and consistently delivers impactful outcomes in both cross-functional and hierarchical settings.

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.