Chanel Indirect Procurement Intern
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Join Chanel in Geneva as an Indirect Procurement Intern. This full-time internship offers a chance to work with a leading fashion brand, focusing on procurement processes across various divisions.
Overview
Chanel, a beacon of luxury fashion, is renowned for its timeless elegance and iconic creations. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation within the fashion industry. The brand is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and drives collective success.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and tendering processes, including sourcing projects and Requests for Information (RFI), ensuring collaboration with internal business partners.
- Support business partners in defining specifications and requirements.
- Prepare and launch tenders/Requests for Proposals (RFP).
- Analyze and negotiate proposals/quotes with suppliers and business partners.
- Award suppliers, implement legal agreements, and report benefits.
- Identify spend optimization and supplier panel rationalization opportunities.
- Define and implement a Preferred Supplier List with business partners and suppliers.
- Conduct financial and spend analysis and prepare for professional negotiations.
- Monitor risk management and sustainable procurement through various tools and initiatives.
- Create and enrich relevant catalogues with business partners and suppliers for the P2P platform.
- Maintain and improve the preferred supplier database.
- Enhance procurement processes and handle ad hoc requests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or recent graduate in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or similar fields.
- Fluency in French and English.
Skills
Experience
Ideally, previous experience in procurement is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Cerulean lists 374 open roles in Geneva, including 4 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 463 active listings on Cerulean, 6 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 734 open positions, with 18 posted this week.
Benefits
The opportunity to develop and grow professionally in the procurement discipline, exposure to diverse projects, and collaboration with various teams in a leading fashion brand.
Culture
Chanel is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that promotes personal growth and contributes to the collective progress of its teams. The brand values the uniqueness of each individual, enhancing the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of its workforce.
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.