Since 1854, the innovation and creativity of Louis Vuitton’s expert craftsmanship has been passed from generation to generation. Louis Vuitton U.S. Manufacturing (LVUSM) is a part of this rich history and tradition, and proudly operates workshops in California and Texas.

Our new Texas workshop is seeking a Purchasing Agent, to join our growing team and operations. As a pivotal member of the Supply Chain & Logistics(SC&L) team, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, you will:

• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts with internal partners, sister facilities, and global vendors.
• Ensure a smooth flow of materials from order to delivery by verifying accurate and timely documentation between suppliers and brokers.
• Build Power BI reports as needed using an internal database & other system data.
• Partner with leadership to verify purchases by comparing them to a master list and ensure that the internal quality procedures are always enforced.
• Evaluate suppliers by considering the price, quality, availability, and other criteria.
• When necessary, participate in identifying and qualifying potential domestic suppliers by coordinating the material tests performed by Louis Vuitton’s quality lab in France.
• Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency of the data within our different systems to order the appropriate materials
• Actively participate in new product developments.

Joining our team means directly participating in the development of our products, contributing to the achievement of our manufacturing and quality objectives, and thus meeting the needs of the Louis Vuitton client in the United States. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with high-caliber talent to achieve common goals, we want to meet you!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Master’s Degree or Certification in Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with MRP and related software (SAP, JDE, etc.)
• Experience with reporting software (Power BI, Power Query, Tableau, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), particularly advanced skills in Excel.
• Proficient in English (Spanish fluency is preferred and French is a plus)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical benefits effective the first of the month following your start date
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount and access to other LVMH Brand discounts
• Domestic relocation package available

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, our teams are eligible for great training opportunities and career development, both locally & globally. Make your career a beautiful journey, apply today!