LVMH Sourcing Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
About LVMH
A leading luxury house operating across the APAC region, part of a global luxury group. The employer runs a centralised regional purchasing function in Shanghai to support retail, marketing and corporate operations across indirect spend categories.
Leading luxury house — Sourcing Intern in Shanghai. Internship supporting APAC Purchasing for indirect categories; Mandarin & English required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the APAC Purchasing team across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect categories including IT, Retail, General Expenses, and Marketing & Communication.
- Prepare purchasing documentation for bidding and tender processes (RFx) and assist in supplier proposal analysis and stakeholder consolidation.
- Support supplier onboarding and due-diligence checks, and assist in Procure-to-Pay activities such as contract administration, payment follow-up and invoice processing.
- Coordinate sourcing events and supplier meetings, including logistical organisation and on-site support during sourcing activities.
- Perform administrative tasks and ad-hoc reporting requested by the Purchasing Manager; maintain accurate procurement records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or above (or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's programme), ideally in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English; French is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office—Excel and PowerPoint—and with PowerBi; familiarity with image and video editing tools.
- Strong communication and analytical skills, a proactive attitude and a keen desire to learn.
- Available 4–5 days per week for a minimum six-month internship period.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship suitable for students or recent graduates; prior exposure to procurement or supply-chain practices is advantageous but not required.
Education
Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's programme in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
The workplace blends the rigour of corporate procurement with the creativity of the luxury sector; teams operate in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment that values discretion, craftsmanship and commercial rigor. The regional office places emphasis on mentorship and hands-on learning for early-career talent.
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