Louis Vuitton Indirect Purchasing Assistant — Marketing & Communications (Apprenticeship)

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is an iconic French luxury house renowned for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison blends artisanal savoir‑faire with global creativity and offers international career pathways across design, retail and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier proposals according to directives from the Head of Procurement and purchasing managers.
• Examine budgets and financial data to support purchasing decisions.
• Support negotiation of service contracts with the assistance of the Purchasing Manager.
• Organize internal procurement events such as supplier presentations and business reviews.
• Prepare strategic recommendations and presentations (PowerPoint) for stakeholder review.
• Draft and format procurement newsletters addressed to Louis Vuitton collaborators.
• Contribute to other projects across the Marketing & Communications purchasing scope according to profile and interests.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business school or university programme with a specialisation in Purchasing/Procurement or related discipline.
• Strong interest in communication, luxury and fashion sectors; knowledge of communication functions is a plus.
• Ideally one first experience in indirect procurement or relevant internships.
• Excellent organisational skills, autonomy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written French (high level of orthography).
• Curious, dynamic and able to manage multiple workstreams in parallel.
• Very good level of English.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level / student profile; ideally one prior internship or first experience in indirect purchasing, but open to candidates with limited professional experience who are currently studying purchasing or procurement.

Education

Enrolled in a business school or university programme specialising in Purchasing/Procurement, supply chain, or a related field.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton cultivates a culture of excellence, craftsmanship and creativity, combining rigorous standards with opportunities for professional development. The Maison emphasises mentorship, continuous learning and commitments to sustainability and diversity within an international organisation.

About Cerulean

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