Celine General Services Assistant (Apprenticeship)

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Department Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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CELINE in Paris seeks a General Services Assistant (Apprenticeship) to manage purchases, budgets and supplier relations at headquarters.

Overview

CELINE is a Parisian haute couture and leather-goods Maison within the LVMH group, known for its minimalist elegance and artisanal quality. As an employer, the Maison combines rigorous standards of craftsmanship with a fast-growing international footprint, offering career development within a large luxury conglomerate while maintaining distinct brand identity.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement of office and operational supplies required for the headquarters; maintain supplier accounts and update master files (e.g., Raja, Lyreco, DHL).
  • Create and receive purchase requisitions via Esker and ensure accurate purchase order processing.
  • Monitor central expenses and reconcile purchase requests with budget lines and contracts; contribute to the monthly financial reporting and budget dashboard.
  • Coordinate requests and service deliveries between internal stakeholders and external providers, solicit and analyse quotes, and follow up on vendor after-sales service (SAV).
  • Support supplier invoicing processes and follow up on billing with providers.
  • Prepare supplier benchmarks and support cross-functional projects from selection to implementation.
  • Participate in CSR/RSE initiatives in line with the Maison’s sustainability commitments.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or holding Bac+3/4 (Bachelor level) with a specialization in business, commerce or management; eligible for an apprenticeship (alternance) programme.
  • Availability for the specified alternance rhythms (examples: 3 days company / 2 days school; 4/1; or 3 weeks / 1 week).
  • Strong organisational and planning capabilities with the ability to prioritise multiple requests.
  • Good numerical aptitude and affinity for budget analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation and discretion.
  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Esker is a plus.
  • English language skills are a plus.

Skills

Esker Excel Supplier account management Purchase order processing Budget monitoring and financial reporting Vendor quote analysis and procurement coordination After-sales service (SAV) follow-up Cross‑functional project support Business-level French communication

Experience

Entry-level / apprenticeship position suitable for early-career candidates or students enrolled in a Bac+3/4 programme; no prior professional experience required beyond academic coursework or internships.

Education

Bac +3/4 (Bachelor's level) in business, commerce, management or related field; enrolled in an approved apprenticeship (alternance) programme.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.432 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 177 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.867 open roles, including 210 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.446 open roles — 256 of them newly added.

Culture

CELINE combines Parisian couture tradition with contemporary minimalism and a commitment to excellence; the Maison operates within the LVMH group, benefitting from its global luxury network. CELINE emphasises inclusion and diversity—its #CELINECARES initiative promotes a respectful workplace, personalised accessibility measures and concrete actions in support of employee development.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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