Purchasing Projects Apprentice — Cosmetics
LVMH Fragrance Brands seeks a Purchasing Projects Apprentice — Cosmetics in Levallois-Perret, France. Apprenticeship role supporting packaging tenders, supplier reviews and sustainability initiatives.
Overview
LVMH Fragrance Brands brings together distinct perfume and beauty Houses within the LVMH group, including Parfums Givenchy and Kenzo Parfums. The organisation operates across fragrance, makeup and skincare, acting as both an incubator for new luxury beauty ventures and a platform for entrepreneurial talent within a global luxury conglomerate.
Role & Responsibilities
- Report to a dedicated buyer and support procurement activities for a defined family of cosmetic products; travel between company sites and supplier facilities as required.
- Manage and run packaging tender processes, from specification to supplier selection and contract follow-up.
- Implement and monitor mitigation measures identified in the material security plan to address shortages and inflationary pressures.
- Prepare supplier Business Reviews and support budgetary reviews, tracking savings and inflation impacts.
- Monitor sustainability KPIs (e.g., recycled content integration) and collaborate with development and factory teams to substitute fossil-based materials.
- Conduct supplier scouting and innovation watch to identify new materials, processes and partners.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in an engineering school or business school programme, ideally complemented by a specialised master's in purchasing (e.g., MAI).
- Fluent English (spoken and written).
- Proven negotiation aptitude and commercial sense.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP is a plus.
- Personal qualities: rigor, dynamism, analytical mindset, strong organisational and interpersonal skills, customer-service orientation, team spirit, curiosity, autonomy and proactivity.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for a candidate at the beginning of their career or a student in a work-study/apprenticeship programme with limited professional procurement experience.
Education
Engineering school or business school enrolment; a specialised master's in purchasing (e.g., MAI) is preferred.
Culture
The organisation fosters an entrepreneurial, creativity-driven culture, positioning itself as an incubator for beauty projects and talent within the LVMH group. A pragmatic, collaborative environment is emphasized, guided by values such as determination, agility, realism and empathy.