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Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Jan 30, 2026

Join Sephora in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France as a Marketing and Communication Buyer. Contribute to strategic purchasing initiatives within the LVMH Group's dynamic beauty sector.

Overview

Sephora, a prestigious brand under the LVMH Group, has been a trailblazer in the luxury beauty retail sector since its founding in 1969 in Limoges, France. As a part of LVMH since 1997, Sephora is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, offering an unparalleled range of beauty products through a vast network of passionate beauty professionals across 35 countries.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage various purchasing categories including communication agencies, content production, events, and intellectual services.
  • Develop purchasing strategies and manage calls for tenders aligned with Sephora's Marketing & Communication roadmaps and cost management goals.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with Sephora's legal department and other teams in contract negotiations and supplier base enrichment.
  • Incorporate CSR purchasing approaches in sourcing and supplier evaluations.
  • Implement performance indicators and savings tracking using the Per Angusta tool.
  • Coordinate purchasing actions with Sephora USA, Sephora Asia, and other LVMH Maisons.
  • Ensure time-to-market orientation while safeguarding Sephora's interests by analyzing project risks versus benefits.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Purchasing or related field (e.g., MAI, ESSEC, DESMA).
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Marketing and Communication Purchasing.

Skills

Strong proposal and communication skills both externally and internally. Proficiency in data analysis and PowerPoint presentations. Rigor, agility, and a synthetic mindset. Ability to work in project mode with a strong team spirit. Fluency in English (oral and written). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience

At least 6 years of experience in Marketing and Communication Purchasing.

Education

Master's degree in Purchasing or related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 160 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 3 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.743 active listings on Cerulean, 97 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.297 open positions, with 120 posted this week.

Benefits

Sephora offers a dynamic work environment where authenticity and diversity are celebrated. Employees benefit from a culture of empowerment, continuous learning, and growth opportunities, contributing to meaningful work that impacts the beauty industry.

Culture

Sephora fosters a vibrant community where authenticity is valued, and diversity fuels collective success. The company promotes a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing resources and opportunities for innovation and leadership development.

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.