- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 14, 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’s Textile Buyer, based in Milan within the Accessories Industrial Division, manages sourcing and supplier relationships for textile accessories and hats, balancing cost, quality, service, and capacity. The role works with Product Development, Industrialization, and Marketing on collection delivery, costing, budgets, and supply risks. This is a permanent, full-time position at Level 5 of the Occhialeria CCNL; gross annual salary is determined by internal standards, skills, and role requirements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in selecting, qualifying, and developing the supplier panel for the assigned category.
- Negotiate prices, contractual terms, and payment conditions.
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers.
- Ensure supplier compliance with the Maison’s policies and required ethical, social, and environmental standards.
- Negotiate and monitor raw material trends, analysing market movements and their impact on product costs.
- Accurately enter and maintain sensitive data in company systems, including price lists, preferential origins, and supplier onboarding procedures.
- Maintain the accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with internal procedures.
- Prepare and validate product cost sheets, breaking down costs by material, manufacturing, and labour.
- Critically analyse supplier offers and conduct market benchmarking.
- Identify cost-optimization opportunities without compromising quality or brand image.
- Critically assess production lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
- Assess supplier production capacity against collection volume requirements.
- Manage supply issues and define risk-mitigation plans.
- Manage the purchasing budget for the assigned category.
- Monitor variances and report regularly to the Purchasing Manager.
- Contribute to annual budget preparation and cost projections for new collections.
- Collaborate continuously with Marketing to align collection briefs, cost targets, and timelines.
- Work closely with Product Development and Industrialization to ensure the technical and industrial feasibility of new items.
- Participate in cross-functional projects covering sustainability, digitalization, and process optimization.
- Manage the assigned supplier portfolio for textile accessories and hats, primarily focusing on newness, while balancing cost, quality, service, and industrial capacity across individual collections and medium- to long-term sourcing strategy.
- Facilitate information exchange and collaboration with Product Development, Industrialization, and Marketing to meet collection objectives within purchasing budgets and industrialization timelines.
- Oversee strategic category components, including supplier compliance, long-term partnerships, and supply-risk mitigation.
- Travel frequently within Italy and France.
Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering, Economics, or Textile studies.
- Strong understanding of product development and industrialization processes in the accessories and textile field.
- Proficient in English; knowledge of French is a plus.
Experience
At least 5 years in a similar role, specifically within the fashion, luxury, or textile sectors.
Education
University degree in Engineering, Economics, or Textile studies.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Benefits
Further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies.
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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