Chanel Procurement Administrator, Watchmaking & High Jewelry
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel seeks a Procurement Administrator in Paris for its Watchmaking & High Jewelry Division to manage purchasing operations and supply chain administration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare purchase orders for production and development activities
- Configure and ensure data accuracy for assets within the ERP system
- Create templates and frameworks necessary for export documentation
- Collect, verify, and consolidate data required for export operations
- Monitor deliveries between suppliers and the central warehouse, ensuring smooth supply chain flow
- Coordinate regularly with suppliers to facilitate order processing and delivery
- Collect, control, and process supplier invoices
- Track billing and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Contribute to accounting period closures and reconciliation processes
- Input and update product reference information, purchase volumes, and timelines across all assets
- Participate in material balance reporting and ensure data quality and availability
- Assist with team travel organization and expense report processing
Qualifications
- Experience in administrative management, purchasing, sales administration, supply chain, or similarly demanding environments requiring coordination of multiple flows and data points
- Demonstrated proficiency with office software: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Comfortable with information systems and databases, with ability to quickly adopt new tools and processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in administrative management, purchasing, supply chain, or a similarly demanding operational environment requiring coordination of multiple flows and data systems.
Education
Secondary education required; additional qualification in business administration, supply chain management, or accounting is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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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