Chanel Indirect Procurement Buyer — General Services & Projects (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global influence, operating across creative, commercial and corporate functions and offering opportunities to contribute to high‑end product and service ecosystems.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the indirect procurement lifecycle for General Services: prepare RFx documentation, collect quotations and assist in supplier selection.
• Contribute to contract administration and purchase order creation, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and supplier terms.
• Coordinate cross‑functional procurement projects, liaising with internal stakeholders (facilities, legal, finance, IT, operations) to define requirements and timelines.
• Perform spend and market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and cost‑efficiency measures; prepare summary reports for buyers and managers.
• Assist in supplier relationship management, including onboarding documentation, performance tracking and remediation follow‑up.
• Maintain procurement records and dashboards; ensure timely invoice reconciliation and resolution of routine discrepancies.
• Support ad hoc procurement initiatives and process improvement projects driven by the corporate purchasing team.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, confidentiality requirements and group procurement standards in all activities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship contract).
• Demonstrable interest in procurement, sourcing or project coordination; prior internships in purchasing or supply chain are advantageous.
• Strong analytical aptitude with the capacity to synthesise data and prepare management‑quality summaries.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Commercial curiosity and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Skills

Experience

Candidate should be enrolled in an alternance/apprenticeship programme; 0–12 months of prior internship experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or a related corporate function is preferred but not mandatory.

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate programme (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or equivalent) and eligible for an apprenticeship/alternance contract.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary corporate rigor, fostering a discreet, collaborative and creative work environment. Teams value precision, professionalism and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering exposure to high‑impact projects across the organisation.

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