LVMH Purchasing Apprentice — Services, Flows & Operations
Veuve Clicquot — Purchasing Apprentice (Services, Flows & Operations) in Reims. One‑year alternance for final‑year Master's students in Purchasing.
Overview
Veuve Clicquot is an iconic Champagne House within LVMH's Wines & Spirits portfolio, recognised for premium Champagne, craftsmanship and an entrepreneurial spirit. The brand combines historic winemaking expertise with international commercial and operational activities, privileging quality, innovation and audacity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage supplier relationships: sourcing, verification and validation of supplier account creation, negotiation and contract setup, and ongoing supplier performance follow-up.
- Train and support internal stakeholders on procurement processes and delegated purchasing.
- Coordinate and run MHCS tenders: gather internal requirements, perform sourcing, prepare consultation dossiers, negotiate and follow up service delivery.
- Support organisation of annual Business Reviews: consolidate data with internal clients, prepare presentation materials, coordinate and run meetings.
- Assist the Purchasing Manager in daily management of the Services, Flows and Operations scope.
Qualifications
- Final‑year Master's student in Purchasing, Supply Chain or equivalent (alternance required)
- Strong analytical rigour and attention to detail
- Proven negotiation capability or demonstrated aptitude for negotiation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Pack Office)
- Autonomous, professional demeanour with strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative mindset
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level. Role is designed for a candidate in their final year of a Master's in Purchasing or equivalent seeking a one‑year alternance; no prior professional experience required.
Education
Final‑year Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Procurement or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Reims, Grand Est, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 25 open positions in Reims on Cerulean, with 6 added recently. Within Grand Est, Cerulean currently features 62 open roles, including 7 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture of excellence rooted in heritage craftsmanship and bold innovation. Employees operate in a collaborative, performance‑oriented environment that values attention to detail, commercial rigour and cross‑functional teamwork, with opportunities to work alongside international teams from the Reims hub.
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.