- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €40,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 5, 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 leads negotiations and manages indirect procurement categories for LVMH Beauty Division Italy, working with its portfolio of Maisons and reporting to the Purchasing Director. The role is full-time and permanent, governed by the CCNL Commercio from Level II; initial gross annual salary starts at €40,000 and may vary with experience, skills, seniority and organizational needs, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize spend across indirect categories.
- Monitor supplier performance, 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 business requirements, and provide proactive procurement support.
- Manage the end-to-end bidding process, including defining specifications, conducting tenders, analyzing quotations, and preparing strategic purchasing recommendations.
- Negotiate and award business to selected suppliers; review, revise, and execute formal contracts to optimize commercial terms and ensure compliance.
- Approve purchase orders and manage the onboarding and system setup of new suppliers.
- Initiate, coordinate, and follow up on Social & Ethical audits where applicable.
- Manage the supplier panel and regularly report 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 experience in a purchasing or procurement role within complex, structured, or multinational environments.
- Excellent negotiation, networking, and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, customer-oriented mindset.
- Team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, and SAP.
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years
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 40,000 per annum.
Benefits
Participation in an annual discretionary bonus scheme based on individual and/or company performance; additional benefits may be granted under current company policies, in addition to statutory benefits.
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.
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