Louis Vuitton Metal Components Developer and Sourcing Specialist

Asnières-sur-Seine • France

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Louis Vuitton, a prestigious maison under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs in the luxury fashion industry. As an employer, Louis Vuitton offers a dynamic and enriching work environment, fostering creativity and excellence in every aspect of its operations.

1. Conduct material sourcing for creative teams from suppliers to provide rapid, industrial solutions that meet stylistic desires.
2. Promote re-use, circular creativity, and eco-friendly materials.
3. Manage the budget proactively.
4. Maintain a continuous watch on material innovations in the market and share supplier innovations with stylists.
5. Develop network and knowledge through visits to competitors, suppliers, and specialized trade shows.
6. Organize and manage orders and supply of materials necessary for product prototyping, ensuring timely delivery and meeting requirements.
7. Create new materials in the database to ensure smooth operation with the material room and project development.
8. Monitor budget by tracking and updating orders in PLM.
9. Coordinate sourcing activities between Style and Suppliers during the creation phase.
10. Communicate critical elements to the project team for risk analysis.
11. Ensure alignment of material strategy to meet project requirements.
12. Engage style and marketing interlocutors to ensure a collection construction coherent with the allocated budget.
13. Execute technical development with suppliers.
14. Formalize needs: master design / write specifications considering the use on the finished product.
15. Analyze technical risks of projects and take actions to mitigate them.
16. Define, refine, and validate material design with suppliers.
17. Determine and validate acceptance criteria, production, and control processes.
18. Validate material quality and usage: analyze laboratory performances, assess aesthetic conformity, test and confirm material workability in workshops.
19. Contribute to resolving incidents with suppliers and workshops during production phase.
20. Support suppliers in resolving industrialization and production startup issues to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
21. Propose and implement improvements in material and finished product development processes (within LV team and with suppliers).
22. Guide workshops in optimizing material exploitation.
23. Develop material and process innovations with suppliers.
24. Provide technical support to the Material Pole teams regarding strategic challenges (supply source security, cost optimization, quality improvements, etc.).

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in similar roles involving interaction with creative and industrial teams.

1. Strong material sourcing and development expertise.
2. Excellent project management and coordination skills.
3. Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.
4. Ability to analyze and mitigate technical risks.
5. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
6. Knowledge of eco-friendly and innovative materials.

Minimum of 3 years in a similar role, preferably within the luxury fashion industry, involving collaboration with creative and industrial teams.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of luxury fashion. The company values sustainability and eco-conscious practices, integrating them into its operations and product development.