Chanel Indirect Procurement Intern

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
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Chanel Madrid seeks an Indirect Procurement Intern to support sourcing, supplier management and spend analysis for indirect categories.

Overview

Chanel is a privately owned global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As an employer it combines exacting artisanal standards with international operations and a discreet, brand-driven culture focused on long-term quality and creativity.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the indirect procurement team across categories such as IT, marketing, facilities, HR and professional services.
  • Assist in the preparation and management of RFx processes, supplier selection and comparative analyses.
  • Consolidate and analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and category trends.
  • Prepare purchase orders, supplier documentation and support contract administration and compliance checks.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, operations, marketing) to ensure procurement needs are captured and timelines met.
  • Contribute to supplier performance tracking, onboarding activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Produce clear reports and presentations for procurement managers to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong analytical ability with attention to numeric detail and data hygiene.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential commercial information.

Skills

Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) — advantageous Spend analysis and basic financial numeracy Request-for-proposal (RFP) and supplier evaluation processes Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Experience

No previous senior experience required; prior internship or coursework in procurement, supply chain, finance or a related discipline is advantageous and will be considered a plus.

Education

Enrolment in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, Engineering or similar).

Workplace

This position is based in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. Cerulean lists 100 open roles in Madrid, including 6 posted recently. The broader Madrid area accounts for 107 active listings on Cerulean, 6 of which are new. In Spain as a whole, Cerulean currently features 273 open positions, with 17 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a refined, detail-oriented workplace that values craftsmanship, discretion and creativity. The environment is international and collaborative, with strong emphasis on professional excellence, ethical conduct and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

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.