Louis Vuitton Buyer - Leather & Textiles

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Negotiate contractual conditions including purchase prices, costs, delivery terms, lead times, capacity, and supplier investments
• Select new suppliers with risk management focus, evaluating capacity, reliability, quality, and growth potential; support raw materials research and sourcing teams
• Assess suppliers based on production capabilities, quality standards, organizational structure, confidentiality compliance, and innovation capacity
• Ensure suppliers comply with Corporate Social Responsibility standards, ethical code acceptance, group purchasing terms, and technical and chemical specifications
• Prepare and maintain framework agreements and seasonal raw material forecasts; verify delivery timelines and order fulfillment while balancing allocation priorities
• Plan macro-level purchasing to align order issuance with business requirements, available budget, and finished product pricing policies established by marketing
• Support quality control and industrial developers to prevent delivery delays; intervene directly in critical situations

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or degree in economics or sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leather and textile sourcing, preferably in footwear sector
• Strong negotiation capabilities
• Team-oriented approach with objective-driven mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and decision-making autonomy
• Willingness to travel, particularly within Italy

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in leather and textile sourcing, preferably within the footwear industry, demonstrating expertise in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and category management.

Education

Secondary school diploma or university degree in economics, commerce, or scientific disciplines.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Additional benefits may be provided in accordance with company policy, beyond statutory entitlements. Employment governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Calzature).

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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