Make Up For Ever Project Buyer — Production
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
Make Up For Ever is a Paris-born professional makeup house known for high-performance cosmetics and creative expertise. The brand is part of the LVMH group and operates internationally through boutiques, distributors and academies. As an employer, the maison emphasizes product innovation, artisanal know‑how and a collaborative, design-led approach to beauty.
Make Up For Ever — Levallois-Perret: Project Buyer (Production). Permanent full-time procurement role managing packaging and subcontracting projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and qualify panels of suppliers and subcontractors for formula development, packaging and logistics in line with project specifications.
- Set target prices and project KPIs with cross-functional teams and organise competitive tenders to select vendors.
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms covering cost, capacity, quality and lead times; formalise contracts with suppliers.
- Drive product launches to meet cost, quality and schedule objectives, coordinating with development, production and logistics stakeholders.
- Proactively identify and analyse business needs within assigned categories and define three‑year category strategies aligned with LVMH purchasing frameworks.
- Support dispute resolution and streamline purchasing administrative processes to de‑risk operations.
- Animate continuous improvement of supplier performance across quality, logistics, cost and innovation metrics.
- Lead value‑analysis initiatives while ensuring compliance with the brand's quality standards.
- Contribute to the brand's CSR commitments by proposing sustainable sourcing solutions and supporting implementation.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a business or engineering school (or equivalent) with a specialization in purchasing/procurement.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in packaging procurement and/or subcontracting; experience in cosmetics or FMCG preferred.
- Professional proficiency in French and English (oral and written).
- Strong project management and commercial negotiation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple concurrent launches.
- High interpersonal skills, curiosity, proactivity and dynamism; commitment to sustainability principles.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience, ideally focused on packaging and subcontracting within cosmetics or fast‑moving consumer goods, with hands‑on involvement in new product launches and vendor negotiations.
Education
Master’s degree (business school, engineering school or equivalent) with a specialization in purchasing/procurement.
Workplace
The role is situated in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Make Up For Ever cultivates a creative, collective environment where product performance and professional expression are paramount. As part of the LVMH family, the brand values innovation, inclusivity and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, encouraging employees to contribute ideas and develop professionally within a diverse team.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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