Christian Dior Purchasing & Production Assistant (Intern)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Christian Dior
Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics house of the Dior fashion house, operating within the LVMH group. The Maison is recognised for its haute-parfumerie and beauty expertise, combining French luxury craftsmanship with global distribution and a strong creative identity. As an employer it emphasises creativity, exacting quality standards and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across marketing, product development and industrial operations.
Parfums Christian Dior — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Purchasing & Production Assistant (Intern) supporting packaging procurement, supplier performance and SAP reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support operational purchasing activities and product launch processes for packaging and subcontracted components.
- Contribute to supplier consultations: analyse briefs, structure RFPs and compare proposals against quality, cost, lead time and innovation criteria.
- Assist in building award strategies and participate in commercial and contractual negotiations.
- Monitor development milestones in coordination with Development, Marketing and Production teams to ensure on‑time launches.
- Analyse supplier economic and operational performance and identify optimisation levers (value analysis, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, eco‑design).
- Contribute to Business Review preparation and presentation materials; support continuous improvement of reporting and governance tools.
- Ensure the integrity of procurement data by creating and updating orders, contracts and price lists in SAP.
- Produce analyses and management reports; support supplier audits and compliance indicator tracking.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme (business school, IAE or equivalent) with a clear intention to specialise in purchasing/procurement.
- Strong command of English (working fluency).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables) and strong PowerPoint skills.
- Analytical mindset with proven ability to synthesise complex information and produce management-ready reporting.
- Rigorous, structured and results-oriented, with a collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level – suitable for a candidate with limited professional experience; internships or academic projects in procurement, supply chain or product development are advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in Master 1 or Master 2 (business school, IAE or equivalent) in procurement, supply chain, engineering or related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a heritage of French luxury, creativity and technical excellence while operating within the LVMH group. Teams work in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment where discretion, attention to detail and a commitment to craft define daily practice.
About Cerulean
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