Louis Vuitton Transport & Logistics Buyer

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

• Deploy transport and logistics procurement strategy and manage multi-modal tenders
• Conduct complex negotiations, manage cost bases, and collaborate with Finance on cost optimization
• Facilitate supplier reviews, drive improvement plans, and perform risk mapping across the logistics network
• Conduct active market intelligence on transport capacity, tariff trends, and regulatory compliance; establish business continuity plans
• Lead decarbonization initiatives, manage Scope 3 emissions tracking, and evaluate alternative fuel solutions to meet Life 360 2030 sustainability targets
• Integrate ESG criteria into procurement specifications and supplier evaluations
• Operate daily procurement systems including Ivalua (P2P), SpendHQ, and Per Angusta
• Develop and analyze KPIs across five pillars: Economic, Operational, Supplier, Risk & Compliance, and Sustainability

Qualifications

• Master's degree (engineering, business school, university, or equivalent)
• Minimum 7 years of international transport and logistics procurement experience
• Demonstrated expertise in complex multi-lot tender management and supplier negotiations
• Proficiency with procurement systems: Ivalua, SpendHQ, Per Angusta, or equivalent platforms
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Fluency in French and English, both written and oral

Skills

Experience

Minimum 7 years of international experience in transport and logistics procurement, ideally within a supply chain or logistics context.

Education

Master's degree (Bac +5): engineering diploma, business school degree, university degree, or equivalent qualification.

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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