LVMH Procurement Project Intern — Fragrances
LVMH Fragrance Brands seeks a Procurement Project Intern in Levallois-Perret for fragrance packaging sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
Overview
LVMH Fragrance Brands is the perfumes and cosmetics division within the LVMH group, bringing together maisons such as Givenchy and Kenzo Parfums. The organisation operates as an incubator for brands and new ventures in parfum, makeup and skincare, with a strong focus on creativity, entrepreneurialism and innovation across the luxury beauty value chain.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support an assigned buyer in end-to-end procurement activities, with regular travel between sites and suppliers.
- Manage packaging request-for-proposals (RFPs) for a defined product family, from specification to supplier selection.
- Implement and track mitigation actions identified in the material shortage and inflation securing plan.
- Prepare Supplier Business Reviews and maintain supplier performance documentation.
- Monitor and report savings, track material inflation impacts and contribute to budget reviews.
- Support R&D and manufacturing teams on substitution of fossil-based materials and integration of recycled content.
- Track sustainability KPIs related to material circularity and conduct supplier/market intelligence on packaging innovation.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in an engineering school or business school; a specialised master in purchasing (e.g., MAI) is strongly preferred.
- Fluent English (Anglais courant).
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP is a plus.
- Strong negotiation aptitude and commercial awareness.
- Personal qualities: rigor, energy, analytical mindset, organisation, strong interpersonal skills, client-service orientation, teamwork, curiosity, autonomy and proactivity.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for a student seeking an alternance/apprenticeship in procurement. Prior internships in purchasing, supply chain or packaging sourcing are advantageous but not required.
Education
Enrolment in an engineering or business school; a specialised Master's in Purchasing (MAI) is ideal.
Workplace
This position is based in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 29 open roles in Levallois-Perret, including 3 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The organisation cultivates an entrepreneurial, innovation-driven culture under LVMH’s luxury umbrella, emphasising agility, determination, realism and empathy (DARE). Teams are cross‑functional and collaborative, blending heritage couture sensibilities with new-venture experimentation in luxury beauty.
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