Guerlain Purchasing and Development Apprentice
Paris France
Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
About Guerlain
Guerlain, a prestigious brand since 1828, is renowned for crafting exceptional fragrances and beauty products. The company is undergoing a transformation to become the most iconic high perfumery and cosmetic house, surpassing competition in exclusivity and image.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and develop PLV references for the global retail network.
- Purchase in accordance with Guerlain's purchasing policy and LVMH group strategy, ensuring quality, cost, and deadline compliance.
- Conduct feasibility studies for new projects in collaboration with Merchandising and suppliers.
- Propose technical solutions with a value analysis approach to optimize launch campaign margins and incorporate eco-design.
- Deploy the entire purchasing process, including needs analysis, sourcing, tender management, negotiation, contracting, and supplier evaluation.
- Monitor project schedules and ensure timely availability of elements.
- Anticipate risks and manage alerts to ensure time to market.
- Oversee contract execution, ensure tariff conditions are met, guarantee quality, and intervene in case of disputes.
- Participate in budget preparation and ensure adherence.
Qualifications
- Currently in the final year of a Bac+5 program (business school, engineering school, or university) ideally with a specialization in Purchasing, Development, or Project Management.
Skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Rigor, curiosity, and involvement.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
- Technical and creative aptitude.
Experience Requirements
Beginner
Education Requirements
Currently in the final year of a Bac+5 program (business school, engineering school, or university).
Job Benefits
One-year apprenticeship starting in September 2025 in Paris.
Guerlain Culture
The position is based in Paris, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic and transformative environment within a prestigious luxury brand.