Vineyard Management Assistant

Overview

Maison Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is an iconic Champagne house renowned for high‑quality champagnes and a strong heritage of innovation and excellence. The Maison is part of the LVMH group and combines rigorous viticultural practices with international luxury distribution.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and order-to-invoice cycles for vineyard needs, including both non‑stocked services (building maintenance, harvest equipment, viticultural services) and stocked inputs (viticultural inputs, vine plants).
• Identify and liaise with suppliers, coordinate requests for proposals and price requests in collaboration with the Purchasing department, validate purchase orders and follow up on deliveries, returns and dispute resolution.
• Process and monitor supplier invoicing in coordination with Accounting: validate invoices, perform data entry, allocate to budgets and ensure payment follow‑up.
• Handle invoice discrepancy and non‑conformity workflows (FNC) with Accounting: validate, record and track corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain asset disposal/exit records and other fixed‑asset documentation linked to vineyard operations.
• Provide centralized administrative support for vineyard operations: expense report entry, maintenance of tracking spreadsheets and production of monthly synthesis reports including justification of corporate card transactions.
• Contribute occasionally to related administrative and operational tasks to ensure continuity of vineyard activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) or equivalent in business administration, procurement, accounting, viticulture or a related discipline (work‑study candidates accepted).
• Strong organisational rigour, autonomy and analytical accuracy; reliable follow‑through on procurement and invoicing processes.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work with suppliers, internal procurement and accounting teams.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn vineyard‑specific operations and corporate procedures.
• Driving licence (Permis B) and vehicle recommended due to site visits in Reims and surrounding areas.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level — suitable for candidates at the start of their career or currently enrolled in a work‑study/apprenticeship programme. Prior exposure to procurement, accounting or viticulture administration is an asset but not required.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) or equivalent in business, procurement, accounting, viticulture or related field; work‑study/apprenticeship candidates encouraged to apply.

Culture

Veuve Clicquot blends a deep winemaking heritage with a culture of excellence, creativity and attention to detail. The Maison values craftsmanship, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and offers a professional environment where operational rigour and innovation coexist.