Hermès IT Procurement Project Assistant (Apprenticeship)

About Hermès

Hermès is an independent French luxury house renowned for its artisanal savoir‑faire and multidisciplinary métiers spanning leather goods, ready‑to‑wear, silk, and more. Operated under Hermès International, the Maison combines traditional craftsmanship with selective international expansion and a long‑term, values‑driven approach to creative excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Processes and Purchasing IT Tools in operating and evolving existing procurement systems (interfaces, functional enhancements, and source data integrity).
• Participate in the design, SI architecture and implementation phases for new procurement tools and modules.
• Accompany internal stakeholders and external suppliers on the rollout of new solutions (supplier portal, carbon‑footprint reporting tools), ensuring user adoption and data quality.
• Deploy change‑management activities linked to new functionalities for buyers and suppliers, including training plans and rollout sequencing.
• Create and coordinate user communication and documentation (newsletters, user guides, quick‑reference sheets, FAQs) to facilitate uptake and steady state operation.
• Liaise with cross‑functional business teams, the Group IT department and external vendors (software publishers, integrators) to drive project milestones and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in a recognised business school, engineering school or university programme (or equivalent) and eligible for a 12‑month alternance/apprenticeship.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) — Italian is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, intellectual rigour and capacity for synthesis.
• Interest in information systems and data analysis, with autonomy and a project‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build constructive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with BI tools and SQL is advantageous.

Skills

Experience

Student level / early career: no prior professional experience is required. Relevant internships or academic projects in procurement, IT systems, data analysis or digital transformation are advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a business school, engineering school, or university programme (or equivalent) and eligible for an apprenticeship/alternance contract.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès fosters a culture that prizes craftsmanship, discretion and long‑term stewardship of brands and skills. The organisation emphasises cross‑disciplinary collaboration, respect for artisanal excellence and increasing attention to sustainability and secure supply chains.

About Cerulean

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