Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. “Join a team where technology meets craftsmanship, driving the digital evolution of our indirect purchasing and guided buying solutions to support the excellence of our Maisons.” CONTEXT As our Maisons continue to scale globally, optimizing our Indirect Procurement and Non-Stock Purchasing functions is critical to ensuring operational excellence. Group Technology is at the forefront of modernizing the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle, equipping our teams with state-of-the-art guided buying platforms. This role is pivotal in bridging enterprise IT architecture with procurement strategy, leading the transition from legacy systems to agile, cloud-based solutions that respect the long-term vision and heritage of Richemont. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? Mission: The Tech Team Lead translates the Indirect Procurement product strategy into a comprehensive technical roadmap and release plan, ensuring delivery quality and stability while driving the adoption of Agile and DevOps practices. Partnering with the Product Owner and Solution Architect, you will provide architectural guidance and align all solutions with enterprise standards for security, compliance, and governance. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Technical Leadership: * Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a team of software engineers, ensuring strict adherence to best practices, IT standards, and architectural principles (e.g., API, microservices, event-driven architecture). Evaluate emerging technologies (intake, orchestration), cloud platforms, and SaaS licensing models to determine their potential application and value within Richemont's procurement landscape. Identify technical risks, scalability issues, and compliance implications early in the product planning rituals (backlog refinement, sprint planning). Operational Buying & Solution Design: Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions, specifically driving the ongoing strategic transition from our existing SAP ECC solution to a new Ariba Guided Buying platform. Oversee the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to ensure timely, high-quality feature releases. Manage IT platforms and troubleshoot complex technical issues to maintain system resilience and support seamless operational buying processes. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary technical point of contact, translating complex architectural concepts into clear business terms for stakeholders, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams (QA, Operations, Architects). Lead, motivate, and inspire your team, facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting professional growth through continuous coaching. Assist the Product Area Manager in resource planning, vendor risk management, and task allocation to ensure deliverables meet defined scope, budget, and quality standards. HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? To thrive in this role, you must bring a deep understanding of modern software architecture, hands-on experience in the procurement domain, and the diplomatic tact required to navigate a complex, multi-Maison environment. Technical Profile: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 8 years of experience in procurement software, with at least 3 years in a team lead role. Proven hands-on expertise in Ariba Guided Buying implementation and navigating the transition from legacy ERPs (e.g., SAP ECC). Proven hands-on expertise in SAP ECC material management (MM) module Strong command of modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture) and enterprise cloud platforms. Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and interface/orchestration technology. Familiarity with data privacy regulations, IT asset management, and enterprise security best practices. (Knowledge of AI/Machine Learning concepts, data analytics or procurement intake/orchestration tools is highly desirable). Soft Skills: Negotiation & Diplomacy: Exceptional ability to build consensus, manage vendor relationships, and navigate cross-cultural communication across global teams and Maisons. Leadership & Coaching: A proactive, empathetic approach to mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative, innovative culture. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a hands-on approach to identifying and resolving complex technical and architectural challenges. HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING? At Richemont, you will be empowered with the autonomy to shape the core procurement systems that fuel our global operations. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your technical vision and operational discipline will directly influence our digital transformation. You will work alongside diverse, cross-functional teams, enjoying a culture that champions continuous learning, technical excellence, and a healthy work-life balance. Richemont WeCraftTheFuture