Chanel Supplier Strategy Intern — Metal Accessories
Chanel — Vittuone: Supplier Strategy Intern (Metal Accessories). Internship supporting sourcing, supplier evaluation and cost analysis for metal hardware components.
Overview
Chanel is a leading French luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty lines. As an employer, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with international operations and a strong emphasis on creativity, quality and long-term supplier relationships.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of supplier strategy for metal accessories and hardware components.
- Map and evaluate existing and potential suppliers, including capability, capacity and compliance assessments.
- Conduct cost analyses, benchmarking and contribution-margin modelling to inform sourcing decisions.
- Prepare RFQs, consolidation of quotes and comparative procurement reports to support negotiations.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, lead time, cost) and assist in corrective / development actions.
- Collaborate with design, product development, quality and production teams to ensure technical and aesthetic requirements are met.
- Maintain and update supplier databases, spec sheets and sourcing documentation.
- Produce clear slide decks and data-driven reports for senior sourcing stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Business or Economics.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience in quantitative coursework or project work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare executive-quality presentations and reports.
- Organised, detail-oriented and capable of coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Interest in luxury goods, accessories production processes and supplier development.
- Previous internship or project experience in procurement, sourcing or manufacturing is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role: current student or recent graduate. Previous internships or practical exposure in procurement, sourcing, supplier development or manufacturing for accessories is a plus.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Business, Economics or related field (current enrolment acceptable).
Workplace
The role is situated in Vittuone, Lombardy, Italy — conveniently close to Milan. There are currently 3 open positions in Vittuone on Cerulean. Within Lombardy, Cerulean currently features 564 open roles, including 11 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.295 open roles — 27 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, discretion and excellence; teams are collaborative and cross-disciplinary, with a strong focus on preserving quality through close supplier partnerships. The workplace rewards attention to detail and a commitment to luxury standards across product development and sourcing.
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.