Louis Vuitton Procurement Assistant – Market Buying

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

• Support preparation and execution of supplier business reviews and performance evaluations
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics including economic indicators, competitiveness initiatives, and procurement-specific KPIs
• Assist with request for proposal (RFP) launches, including data extraction, pricing analysis, and cost breakdown
• Update and maintain supplier databases and conduct competitive benchmarking
• Develop tools for risk and opportunity analysis to support strategic panel decisions
• Monitor social and environmental audits of suppliers and ensure regulatory compliance
• Standardize procurement processes across three business poles and identify optimization opportunities
• Manage and maintain data reliability in ERP and business intelligence systems (SAP, PLM, Power BI)
• Code raw materials within information systems
• Support continuous improvement projects and value analysis initiatives across the production lifecycle

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a final-year Commerce school or Master's-level Engineering program with a specialization in Procurement
• Prior experience in procurement operations, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to adapt messaging to diverse stakeholders while demonstrating leadership
• Demonstrable autonomy and initiative
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); Power BI knowledge is advantageous
• Fluent English (written and oral); Italian and/or Spanish proficiency is a plus
• Prior exposure to raw material procurement in an industrial company is preferred

Skills

Experience

Beginner level; prior experience in procurement or purchasing operations within an industrial enterprise is strongly preferred. Exposure to raw material sourcing is an asset.

Education

Currently enrolled in a final-year Commerce degree or Master's-level Engineering program with procurement specialization.

Workplace

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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