LVMH Indirect Sustainable Purchasing Apprentice

About LVMH

LVMH is the world's leading luxury goods group, bringing together many distinguished Maisons across fashion, leather goods, perfumes & cosmetics, watches & jewellery, and selective retailing. As an employer it combines heritage craftsmanship with global corporate functions such as LVMH Sourcing, offering an international, matrixed environment where sustainability and innovation are increasingly central to procurement and operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Indirect Sustainable Sourcing in rolling out sustainable purchasing initiatives across indirect spend categories (marketing & communication, transport & logistics, retail operations, etc.).
• Participate in risk mapping for indirect categories and liaise with Category Managers and Maison stakeholders to identify sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Assist supplier engagement programmes: schedule and conduct meetings and interviews, manage third‑party relationships and follow up on supplier sustainability roadmaps.
• Contribute to the roll‑out and contract follow‑up of green energy purchasing strategies, coordinate yearly business reviews with key partners and monitor defined energy KPIs.
• Help animate cross‑Maison coordination activities (meetings, communications, Teams channel) and contribute to disruptive efficiency initiatives for indirect spend categories.
• Prepare, coordinate and run internal training activities for the Purchasing Academy, update training materials (decks, leaflets), and report on training performance and participation.
• Draft and maintain reporting tools, support purchasing policy development and organise events related to Purchasing and Sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing teams located in Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo and the USA to ensure global alignment.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in a Master’s programme (Engineering, Business, Purchasing, Sustainability or equivalent) suitable for a work‑study/apprenticeship placement starting September 2026.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sociable and attentive to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical aptitude with accuracy in working with figures and databases.
• Hands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently in a complex, international environment.
• Capacity to prioritise and manage multiple projects with integrity and discretion.
• Fluent in French and English; Italian is a plus.

Skills

Experience

Beginner level — suitable for candidates with little or no professional experience; relevant internships or prior exposure to procurement, sustainability or sourcing projects are an advantage.

Education

Enrolled in a Master’s degree (Engineering, Business, Purchasing, Sustainability or equivalent) eligible for a 12–24 month apprenticeship / work‑study programme.

Workplace

Benefits

Meal vouchers; 50% subsidy on public transportation; discounted gym rates; access to free electric bikes; induction seminar.

Culture

LVMH fosters a high‑performance, international workplace that values craftsmanship, creativity and continuous learning. The group encourages cross‑Maison collaboration and places growing emphasis on sustainability and professional development within corporate functions such as Sourcing.

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