12-MONTH APPRENTICESHIP - SOURCING / PURCHASING - SEPTEMBER 2026

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Notre Raison d'être : Créer la beauté qui fait avancer le monde.

Le désir de beauté est une force puissante qui nous fait avancer. La beauté ne se limite pas à l’apparence. Elle nous donne confiance en nous, en qui nous voulons être, et dans notre relation avec les autres. Depuis plus d’un siècle, nous exerçons ce métier unique : créateur de beauté. Notre but est d’offrir à tous, partout dans le monde, le meilleur de la beauté en termes de qualité, d’efficacité, de sécurité et de sincérité pour satisfaire tous les besoins et désirs de beauté dans leur infinie diversité.

Et Parce Que Nous Sommes Le Leader De La Beauté, Nous Sommes Conscients Que Tout Ce Que Nous Faisons Peut Avoir Un Impact Significatif. C’est Pourquoi Nous Agissons Pour Inventer le futur de la beauté en ayant recours au meilleur de la technologie et de la science, inspirées par la nature. Faire avancer l’innovation sociale en offrant à nos collaborateurs le meilleur en matière de conditions de travail, de formation et de protection sociale. Construire une entreprise toujours plus inclusive qui reflète la diversité des consommateurs que nous servons. Nouer des partenariats durables avec nos clients et fournisseurs, basés sur la confiance et le développement mutuels. Œuvrer partout pour la cause des femmes et au développement des communautés qui nous entourent. Protéger la beauté de la planète en luttant contre le changement climatique, en respectant la biodiversité et en préservant les ressources naturelles.

Job Description

12‑month Apprenticeship | From September 2026 to August 2027 | Paris area | Master 1 or 2 | Salary based on study level

We are looking for an apprentice to join our Sourcing teams.

Our Apprenticeship

As part of the Purchasing teams, you will work in Operations, contributing to product development, sourcing, production, and distribution of L'Oréal products. You will participate in the development of the Solidarity Sourcing program, a pillar of our Purchasing strategy. You will also work on one of the following purchasing areas:

Direct Purchasing

• Raw materials – polymers, natural ingredients, perfumes, sun filters, vitamins, etc.
• Packaging – innovative and environmentally friendly packaging.
• Contract manufacturing – subcontracting for packaging or specific finished products.

Indirect Purchasing

• Retail & Promotion – point‑of‑sale advertising, promotional items, displays, gift accessories.
• Marketing services – creative agencies, post‑production, advertising space, digital media, market research.
• Business services – HR, consulting, IT & telecom, facility management, travel, events, etc.
• Industrial and devices – manufacturing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial utilities.
• Excellence team – strategy, tools, project management for purchasing conformity.

Examples of missions

• Develop purchase initiatives to optimize costs and create value.
• Build and follow calls for tender.
• Participate in projects: business reviews, purchasing community animation, market studies, suppliers’ mapping and portfolio analysis.
• Support implementation and deployment of category strategy.
• Set up key indicators and strengthen purchasing data.
• Innovate, go further: bring your own ideas and impact.

Benefits

• 12 months surrounded by passionate teams.
• A lot of challenges and opportunities; the chance to innovate and create the products of tomorrow.
• Transportation: 75% of transport costs covered.
• 1 day of remote working per week.
• 25 days holiday per year (proportionate to time of attendance during acquisition period).
• 8 days off per year (RTT) (proportionate to time of attendance during calendar year).
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus & Group Savings Plan.
• Health insurance & Works council (CSE).
• L'Oréal Group perks: Learning Platform, staff sales at preferential rates, friends & family flash sales, gym & concierge services (depending on the campus).

What do you need to apply?

• You are a student with a master's degree in engineering school or business/university.
• You can provide an apprenticeship agreement of 12 months with your school.

Qualities that will help you succeed

• Convincing – explain ideas clearly, based on sound reasoning.
• Entrepreneurial – try new things and discover new ways of doing.
• Team player – excellent interpersonal skills, fit easily into a team.
• Open‑minded – exchange ideas and integrate others’ opinions.
• Creative – think outside the box and propose innovative solutions.
• Data champion – comfortable working with data.

Recruitment Process

We conduct a 30‑minute interview with a recruiter, followed by a second interview with a potential future manager, ranging from 45 minutes to 1 hour, to discuss the missions.

Equal Opportunities

So we consider every application. Regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disability(ies), social or cultural origins, health status, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law, our teams will review your profile. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Apprenticeship.
• Location: Clichy.
• Possible partial remote.