Louis Vuitton Sourcing Assistant, Perfume & Beauty Packaging

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Sep 3, 2026

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.

Louis Vuitton Sourcing Assistant internship in Paris; 6-month packaging procurement role for Perfume & Beauty, January 2027.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to supplier consultations by analyzing briefs, structuring requests for proposal, and performing comparative analysis of proposals
  • Negotiate and formalize commercial terms in accordance with Louis Vuitton purchasing policy and QCD (quality, cost, timeline) objectives
  • Pilot development progress in close collaboration with Development, Logistics, Marketing, and Quality teams
  • Ensure application of guidelines and RSE (corporate social responsibility) commitments of the LVMH group
  • Qualify partners according to ethical, social, and environmental requirements
  • Ensure contractualization with partners (operational and regulatory documentation)
  • Identify and deploy optimization levers including value analysis, supply chain security, competitiveness, and eco-design
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes and automation of data management

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Bac+4/5 program (business school, engineering school, or university) with specialization in Purchasing/Procurement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel and Power BI skills
  • Fluent English
  • Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
  • Excellent organizational rigor and attention to detail
  • Results-oriented mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

Microsoft Excel Power BI Supplier negotiation Project management Process analysis Value analysis Sustainability/RSE principles Artificial Intelligence (appreciated)

Experience

Entry-level or first purchasing internship experience preferred; prior exposure to direct procurement a plus

Education

Currently enrolled in Bac+4/5 program (business school, engineering school, or university) with procurement/purchasing specialization

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

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.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Sourcing Assistant, Perfume & Beauty Packaging

Paris, France

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