- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Balenciaga
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.
The Component Purchasing Intern supports Balenciaga’s Component Sourcing and Purchasing Management team with daily development and purchasing projects for the Men’s and Women’s collections. The role covers component coding, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, component receipt and identification, information management, administration and archiving.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Component Sourcing and Purchasing Management team with daily development and purchasing projects for the Men’s and Women’s collections.
- Code components in PLM.
- Create purchase orders in PLM and ESKER.
- Manage and track purchase orders.
- Receive, inspect and identify components.
- Follow up with suppliers.
- Gather technical information and purchasing terms from suppliers.
- Track, process and update digital tools.
- Provide administrative follow-up for component management.
- Archive documentation.
- Support the purchasing department.
Qualifications
- University or fashion-school education.
- Strong affinity with the Balenciaga universe.
- Autonomous, responsive and rigorous, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and initiative.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Fluent English is an advantage.
Skills
Education
University or fashion-school education.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Balenciaga supports professional development within the maison and Kering group.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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