LVMH Senior Buyer - General Expenses and HR

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Employment Full-time
Seniority Senior
Posted Feb 27, 2026
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Join LVMH in Paris as a Senior Buyer - General Expenses and HR. Drive strategic purchasing initiatives in a global luxury leader. Apply now!

Overview

LVMH, the global leader in luxury products, encompasses over 75 exceptional Maisons, each dedicated to crafting high-quality products. As the only entity simultaneously active in five major luxury sectors—Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, and Selective Retailing—LVMH employs over 215,000 individuals worldwide and achieved a revenue of 84.7 billion euros in 2024.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define the global strategy for purchasing categories, including a 3–5 year vision, roadmap management, and synergy opportunities to maximize value for the Maisons.
  • Enhance purchasing maturity by increasing coverage, qualitative and financial gains, and project performance impact.
  • Explore and develop new categories by providing technical and purchasing expertise, aligning with Maison needs, and structuring new panels.
  • Support regional purchasing teams (Europe, USA, Asia) with expertise, processes, tools, and operational support.
  • Monitor and optimize supplier performance through KPIs, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), progress plans, and innovation initiatives.
  • Act as a recognized Group reference, influencing and educating Maisons on purchasing strategy, value, and best practices.
  • Identify and develop new synergy opportunities, including panel convergence, practice rationalization, and specification harmonization.
  • Co-lead cross-functional projects within the Group Purchasing Department, such as digitalization and environmental impact initiatives.
  • Regularly report to management on project progress, achievements, and areas for improvement, ensuring contract and supplier performance tracking.
  • Support LVMH Holding on all related projects within the scope.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in indirect purchasing.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally from a business school, engineering school, or with a master's in purchasing.

Skills

Proven leadership with the ability to unite and influence at all hierarchical levels. Strong results orientation, analytical and strategic mindset. Excellent negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and change management abilities. Autonomy, proactivity, resilience, and innovation sense. Fluent in English.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in indirect purchasing.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally from a business school, engineering school, or with a master's in purchasing.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.293 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.707 active listings on Cerulean, 94 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.253 open positions, with 115 posted this week.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading global luxury group.

Culture

LVMH fosters a dynamic and innovative workplace culture that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration. Employees are encouraged to push boundaries and contribute to the legacy of luxury and craftsmanship that defines the group.

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.