Thelios NPI Purchasing Intern
Thélios (LVMH) — NPI Purchasing Intern in Longarone, Italy supporting procurement, supplier evaluation and cost analysis for new product introduction.
Overview
Thélios S.p.A., part of the LVMH Group, is a specialist house dedicated to luxury eyewear design, development and production. The company combines technical excellence in optics and manufacturing with high-fashion aesthetics, operating at the intersection of craftsmanship, industrial innovation and global distribution within the LVMH network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support procurement activities for new product projects across the full NPI lifecycle, from concept through to mass production.
- Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to define component and material specifications that balance technical performance, manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
- Contribute to supplier identification, qualification and selection, ensuring alignment with technical, quality and commercial requirements.
- Conduct cost analyses for components and materials and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.
- Acquire detailed knowledge of production and technological processes to inform purchasing decisions and support process re-engineering.
- Act as a cross-functional interface between Procurement and R&D, Engineering, Quality and Production to drive continuous improvement and deliver actionable reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in Purchasing, Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, ideally within a product development (NPI) environment.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience or coursework in data and cost analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English.
- Proactive, curious mindset with the ability to propose pragmatic solutions for process and cost improvements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; suitable for recent graduates or students completing a degree who demonstrate a strong interest in procurement, supply chain and new product introduction. Previous internships or academic projects related to purchasing, sourcing or process improvement are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Longarone, Veneto, Italy, within easy reach of Venice. Cerulean lists 5 open roles in Longarone. The broader Veneto area accounts for 250 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.387 open positions, with 24 posted this week.
Culture
Thélios blends technical rigour with creative ambition, offering a collaborative environment where design, engineering and production teams work closely. As part of the LVMH group, the company values craftsmanship, continuous learning and international exposure, fostering rapid professional development for early-career talents.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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