Louis Vuitton Indirect Purchasing Assistant, Marketing & Communication (Apprenticeship)
Louis Vuitton — Paris: Apprenticeship Indirect Purchasing Assistant, Marketing & Communication. 12‑month alternance starting Oct 2026.
Overview
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent Maison in luxury fashion and leather goods, renowned for its craftsmanship, creativity and global retail network. As part of the LVMH group, the company combines strong tradition with ongoing investment in talent development, sustainability and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across design, retail, marketing and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support supplier selection by analysing proposals and aligning offers with purchasing directives from the Head of Purchasing and buyers.
- Analyse budgets and financial data to inform procurement decisions and monitor spend.
- Participate in service negotiations with guidance and support from the Purchasing Manager.
- Coordinate and organise internal events such as supplier presentations and business reviews.
- Prepare strategic recommendations and executive slide decks (PPT) for stakeholders.
- Draft and format procurement newsletters targeted at Louis Vuitton collaborators.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects across the Indirect Purchasing Marketing & Communication category as required.
Qualifications
- Current student in a business school or university programme, specialising in Purchasing, Procurement or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in communications, luxury and fashion; knowledge of communication functions is a plus.
- Ideally one prior internship or first experience in indirect purchasing.
- Strong organisational skills; autonomous, rigorous and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written communication and attention to orthography.
- Very good command of English.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level/apprenticeship: currently studying in a relevant degree programme; prior internship or initial exposure to indirect procurement is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.323 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 64 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.740 open positions — 97 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.294 open roles in France, including 122 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The Maison cultivates an environment that values artisanal excellence, creativity and collective ambition. Employees are supported through structured learning, personalised mentoring and opportunities to work across disciplines, with an increasing emphasis on sustainability, diversity and responsible sourcing.
About Cerulean
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