Chanel Packaging Buyer – Makeup (Alternance / Apprenticeship)
Chanel in Neuilly-sur-Seine seeks an Alternance Packaging Buyer (Makeup) for Parfums Beauté, starting Sept 2026 — apprenticeship in procurement and packaging.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global maison renowned for craftsmanship across fashion, leather goods, fragrance and beauty. The Parfums Beauté division blends couture sensibility with scientific and industrial expertise to create luxury cosmetic and fragrance products, offering a workplace that values creativity, exacting standards and discretion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Packaging Buyer for makeup in sourcing and managing packaging suppliers across concept, sampling and industrialization phases.
- Draft and maintain packaging specifications, technical datasheets and artwork requirements in collaboration with Design and R&D.
- Assist with cost analysis, price breakdowns and supplier quotations to support negotiation and budget control.
- Coordinate sample validation, quality inspections and follow-up on corrective actions with suppliers and Quality teams.
- Monitor project timelines and deliverables; update procurement trackers and participate in cross‑functional project meetings (R&D, Production, Quality, Legal).
- Contribute to supplier qualification, onboarding and performance monitoring, including sustainability and regulatory compliance checks.
- Prepare purchase orders and support transactional activities within the procurement system.
- Produce clear reports and presentation materials for stakeholders, summarizing status, risks and decisions.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s/master’s program in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship eligible).
- Strong interest in cosmetics packaging, materials and luxury product quality standards.
- Analytical mindset with capacity for cost breakdowns, technical specification and problem solving.
- Organized, proactive and able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Professional command of French; good working knowledge of English for cross‑border supplier interactions.
- Prior internship or academic project experience in procurement, packaging or supplier coordination is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience (6–12 months) or relevant academic projects in packaging, procurement or supplier coordination preferred; demonstrated exposure to cosmetics or consumer‑packaged goods is an advantage.
Education
Enrolled in a tertiary programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) in Packaging, Materials, Supply Chain, Procurement or equivalent — alternance/apprenticeship status required.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 165 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 11 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creativity and discretion. Teams in Parfums Beauté operate at the intersection of luxury design and technical excellence, encouraging cross‑disciplinary collaboration and high standards of quality.
About Cerulean
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