Louis Vuitton Footwear Processes Buyer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 19, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton’s Manufacture de Souliers in Fiesso d’Artico is the Maison’s dedicated artisanal hub for footwear production and craftsmanship. As part of the LVMH group, the site combines rigorous luxury standards with advanced artisanal techniques, offering a highly structured, international workplace focused on product excellence, supplier partnership and long-term skill development.
Louis Vuitton in Venice seeks a Footwear Processes Buyer to manage sourcing and supplier negotiations for finishing processes (HF, screen printing, embroidery).
Role & Responsibilities
- Negotiate commercial terms and contracts for the assigned category (prices, delivery terms, lead times, capacity, investments) to secure competitive, reliable supply.
- Define and propose framework purchase orders and contractual arrangements in coordination with the Purchasing Manager; maintain and update seasonal/raw-material commitments based on forecasts.
- Source and qualify new suppliers through capacity, reliability, quality and growth potential assessments to mitigate supply risk.
- Evaluate suppliers on technical capability, production organisation, confidentiality, innovation potential and compliance with group purchasing standards.
- Ensure suppliers comply with Corporate Social Responsibility requirements, the group’s code of ethics and general purchasing terms.
- Plan purchases at a macro level so order issuance aligns with business needs, budgetary constraints and finished-goods pricing policies.
- Collaborate with quality control, industrial development and procurement teams to prevent delivery delays; intervene directly in critical situations to resolve supply disruptions.
Qualifications
- Degree in economics, business, law or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in footwear purchasing; preferably 5+ years handling footwear processes and external finishing.
- In-depth technical knowledge of footwear processes and materials, including HF (hot-fix), screen printing/serigraphy and embroidery.
- Demonstrable negotiation skills with experience drafting and managing framework contracts and supplier agreements.
- Autonomy, proactivity and the ability to make prompt, commercially sound decisions.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Strong command of standard business software and procurement applications.
- Good knowledge of French and/or English.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in footwear purchasing or sourcing, with substantial exposure to finishing processes (HF, screen printing, embroidery) and supplier negotiation. Proven track record in managing framework orders and mitigating supplier risk.
Education
Degree in economics, business, law or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
Louis Vuitton’s footwear manufacture emphasises artisanal excellence, precision and a discipline-driven approach to luxury production. The workplace is international and matrixed, combining traditional craftsmanship with structured corporate processes under the LVMH umbrella, and it prioritises supplier partnerships, product quality and professional development.
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