- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €38,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.
The Purchasing Coordinator at LVMH Beauty Italy leads negotiation and management of HR, Finance, and IT procurement categories, reporting to the Purchasing Director and supporting the division’s brands. This permanent, full-time role is based in a hybrid setting, includes an initial gross annual salary from €38,000, and is governed by the Italian CCNL Commercio, with classification from Level II.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize indirect spending across HR, Finance, and IT categories.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
- Build effective, long-term supplier partnerships and map suppliers to identify strategic new partners.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal and Finance, to anticipate needs, align on business requirements, and provide proactive procurement support.
- Manage the end-to-end bidding process, including defining specifications, conducting tenders, analyzing quotations, and making strategic purchasing recommendations.
- Negotiate and award business to selected suppliers; review, revise, and execute contracts to optimize commercial terms and ensure compliance.
- Approve Purchase Orders (POs) and manage new supplier onboarding and creation in the system.
- Initiate, coordinate, and follow up on Social & Ethical audits where applicable.
- Manage the supplier panel and report regularly to the Purchasing Director on performance metrics, spend bypasses, purchasing initiatives, and audit results.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid, proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within complex, structured, or multinational environments.
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in purchasing or procurement.
Education
Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 38,000 per annum.
Benefits
Participation in an incentive plan at Guerlain’s discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance. Additional benefits may be provided in accordance with company policies.
Culture
LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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