Reference
SGG
Sector
Buying & Merchandising
Salary
Competitive
Town/City
England
Contract Type
Full time
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Christian Bassett is recruiting a Procurement Planner for a key luxury jewellery company.
• An exciting opportunity to join a prestigious international luxury house in a newly created role responsible for bringing greater planning, structure and visibility to the procurement function.
• The Procurement Planner will own the procedural and analytical side of procurement (mainly sourcing of stones) creating a clear framework for understanding when is required, when it is required, what has been ordered, what is outstanding and where priorities need to be focused.
• Working closely with the different teams across the business, this individual will provide the planning and control layer behind the day-to-day procurement activity, ensuring requirements are effectively planned, prioritised, monitored and reported.
• This role would particularly suit someone from a luxury merchandising, planning, procurement or analytical background who can bring structure to complex information and use data to support effective decision-making.
• Previous jewellery, diamond or gemstone experience is not essential.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Prioritisation
• Develop and manage a clear planning and control process across procurement.
• Compile and maintain an accurate overview of current and future requirements.
• Forward-plan requirements and establish clear priorities in line with business needs and timelines.
• Monitor open requirements, orders and expected deliveries, identifying potential gaps, delays or bottlenecks.
• Ensure priorities and plans are continually updated as business requirements change.
Analysis & Reporting
• Develop and maintain live dashboards and management reporting covering requirements, open orders, incoming deliveries, value and status.
• Analyse procurement data to identify trends, risks and areas requiring attention.
• Track supplier performance, lead times and delivery against expectations.
• Use historical and current data to improve forward planning and support decision-making.
• Provide clear, concise reporting and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with different teams to understand current and upcoming requirements.
• Translate business needs into structured procurement plans and priorities.
• Provide teams with clear visibility of requirements, progress and timelines.
• Ensure potential issues or delays are identified and escalated at an early stage.
• Provide the structure and information required for the wider procurement team to execute effectively.
Process Improvement
• Review and improve procurement planning processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and visibility.
• Develop practical tools, trackers and controls that provide a reliable overview of requirements and progress.
• Establish consistent ways of working and support the development of a more proactive, forward-looking procurement function.
The Ideal Candidate
• Significant experience within merchandising, planning, procurement planning, supply chain, operations or a similar analytical function (5 years) would be particularly relevant.
• Previous experience within the luxury sector is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical ability with advanced Excel skills and experience working with detailed datasets, reports and dashboards.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to turn complex information into clear plans, priorities and recommendations.
• Highly organised, methodical and process-driven, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and manage changing priorities.
• A confident communicator who can work effectively across multiple specialist teams and with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable taking ownership of processes and introducing greater structure within a fast-paced environment.
• Jewellery, diamond or gemstone experience is not essential
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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