- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 15, 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 Store Planning Purchasing Intern to support the European Boutique Construction category, working with supplier markets across Europe and the Middle East and participating in all stages of the purchasing process. The internship is based in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Draft specifications, RFI documents, scoring grids and other templates as part of continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in tender processes for the Fashion and Fragrance & Beauty divisions in collaboration with the Purchasing team.
- Use the Maison’s supplier risk management tools.
- Act as a liaison between operational teams, suppliers and the audit team.
- Monitor suppliers in the supplier panel, including supplier databases and allocations.
- Analyze spend and KPIs and communicate the Store Planning Purchasing team’s performance to key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Higher education, such as a business school or engineering school, at bac+5 level.
- Specialization in Purchasing, such as a purchasing curriculum or master’s degree in Purchasing, and/or significant prior experience in Purchasing through a long-term internship.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organization, excellent writing and analytical abilities, strong synthesis skills, autonomy and adaptability.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate in English in a professional environment.
Skills
Experience
A significant first experience in Purchasing, such as a long-term internship, is an alternative to a Purchasing specialization.
Education
Higher education at bac+5 level, such as a business school or engineering school; a Purchasing specialization or master's degree in Purchasing is specified as an educational pathway.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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