- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
Givenchy is seeking a Collection Buying Assistant in Paris on a permanent, full-time basis to support raw-material purchasing for the Men’s and Women’s collections. The role covers supplier coordination, order and budget tracking, material quality and certification, and traceability, working across Collection, Production, Product Development, Quality and CSR teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage material availability requests with suppliers.
- Track and update material orders for the Men’s and Women’s collections.
- Ensure material information in the PLM is accurate, including prices, technical characteristics and related data.
- Prepare and update handover files between the Collection and Production teams.
- Track material launches with Product Development, including analysis, optimisation and allocation of requirements.
- Archive and organise material files rigorously at the end of each collection.
- Participate in supplier negotiations covering prices, purchasing conditions and delivery times.
- Monitor purchasing budgets and flag variances or overruns.
- Collect and analyse technical data sheets in close collaboration with the Quality team.
- Receive, identify and label materials; report non-conformities to the relevant teams and keep the tracking spreadsheet up to date.
- Check the feasibility and compliance of material certifications.
- Collect all traceability documentation required from suppliers.
- Consolidate and forward traceability data to the CSR team to ensure compliance and transparency.
Qualifications
- Higher education qualification (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in textile engineering, business or fashion, with solid knowledge of creative and textile processes.
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role in purchasing, materials development or upstream supply chain, ideally in the luxury or fashion industry.
- Proficiency with a PLM tool and excellent Excel skills.
- Fluent English required; Italian is a strong advantage.
- Rigor, organisation, strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Curiosity, autonomy and excellent interpersonal skills for working with suppliers, the studio, Quality and CSR teams.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in a similar role in purchasing, materials development or upstream supply chain; ideally in luxury or fashion.
Education
Higher education qualification (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in textile engineering, business or fashion.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
About Cerulean
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