Supplier Collaboration Project Coordinator (6-month fixed-term contract)

Richemont; Plan-les-Ouates; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richemont is seeking a Supplier Collaboration Project Coordinator to lead the awareness and signature campaign of the Richemont AI Manifesto with our business partners. You will coordinate internal alignment, verify partner data, and prepare external communications to ensure partner understanding and commitment to responsible AI practices.

You will manage the launch, monitoring, signatures collection, and follow-ups while maintaining an up-to-date partner database.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in supplier management, compliance, or CSR.
• Strong understanding of responsible sourcing, sustainability, and corporate governance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze supplier data and prepare reports.
• Proficient in MS Office and supplier management software.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive in identifying compliance issues and driving resolutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an internal communication strategy to inform Richemont employees who interact with business partners about the Richemont AI Manifesto.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Maisons, regions, and functions to accurately define the list of business partners targeted by the campaign and verify associated supplier data.
• Oversee the preparation of all necessary tools and external communication materials destined for business partners to facilitate the campaign launch.
• Lead the launch and ongoing monitoring of the AI Manifesto signature campaign with business partners.
• Coordinate the process of distributing and collecting signatures for the AI Manifesto from all relevant business partners.
• Ensure rigorous follow-up with partners to guarantee timely signature.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of partners who have signed the Manifesto.
• Ensure partners understand specific requirements regarding transparency, protection of Richemont data, use of generative AI, testing, notification of changes, AI ethics, audits, and AI literacy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners regarding questions related to the AI Manifesto Campaign and liaise with related Group functions (Marketing, Legal, Technology).
• Prepare regular reports on the progress of the signature campaign and the level of partner adherence.
• Provide regular updates and share progress reports with internal stakeholders across Maisons, regions, and functions throughout the campaign.

Skills

Supplier management

Compliance & CSR

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Business/ Supply Chain/ Sustainability

Master's degree or certifications in supply chain/ethics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CONTEXT

The Supplier Collaboration Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading and coordinating the awareness and signature campaign of the Richemont AI Manifesto among our business partners. This crucial role will ensure that our partners understand, adhere to, and fully commit to Richemont's principles regarding the responsible use of AI, thereby protecting our values, intellectual property, and reputation.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Internal alignment and campaign preparation

• Develop and implement an internal communication strategy to inform Richemont employees who interact with business partners about the Richemont AI Manifesto.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Maisons, regions, and functions to accurately define the list of business partners targeted by the campaign and verify associated supplier data.
• Oversee the preparation of all necessary tools and external communication materials destined for business partners to facilitate the campaign launch.

Signature campaign management

• Lead the launch and ongoing monitoring of the AI Manifesto signature campaign with business partners.
• Coordinate the process of distributing and collecting signatures for the AI Manifesto from all relevant business partners.
• Ensure rigorous follow-up with partners to guarantee timely signature.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of partners who have signed the Manifesto.

Adherence

• Ensure partners understand specific requirements regarding transparency, protection of Richemont data, use of generative AI, testing, notification of changes, AI ethics, audits, and AI literacy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners regarding questions related to the AI Manifesto Campaign and liaise with related Group functions (Marketing, Legal, Technology.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare regular reports on the progress of the signature campaign and the level of partner adherence.
• Provide regular updates and share progress reports with internal stakeholders across Maisons, regions, and functions throughout the campaign.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, or a related field. A Master’s degree or certifications in supply chain management or ethical sourcing is a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in supplier management, compliance, or corporate social responsibility (CSR).
• Strong understanding of responsible sourcing, sustainability, and corporate governance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze supplier data and prepare reports.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and supplier management software.
• Strong project management capabilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive in identifying compliance issues and driving resolutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

- We value collegiality, empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.

- We care for the world we live in.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

If your application is selected, our Talent Acquisition Partner will reach out shortly for an introductory call.

As part of the interview process, we always ensure complete insight and transparency, namely, you will have the chance to meet people who will be crucial to your future success in the role.