Kering Indirect Procurement Intern

About Kering

Kering is a global luxury group that houses internationally renowned maisons including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Kering Eyewear. The Group is recognised for creative excellence, strong maison identities and a strategic emphasis on sustainability and craftsmanship. As an employer, Kering offers international career pathways across corporate and maison functions within a matrixed, creative luxury environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the EMEA Indirect Procurement team on corporate and maison-facing purchasing projects across categories such as HR, facilities, construction, payments and company fleet.
• Maintain and update the supplier database to ensure data completeness and compliance with procurement processes.
• Coordinate and manage RFP/tender procedures in line with internal procurement processes, including documentation and timeline follow-up.
• Assist in negotiation activities and liaise with suppliers under the guidance of appointed buyers.
• Draft and prepare contractual documents in collaboration with the legal team and ensure contractual files are properly archived.
• Perform spend analysis to identify savings and sourcing opportunities and contribute to procurement reporting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bac+5 level programme (engineering school or business school) with a specialisation or strong interest in purchasing/procurement.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office — Excel, Word and PowerPoint; strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a cross-functional international team.
• Available for a 6-month internship beginning September 2026.

Skills

Experience

This is an early‑career internship role. Candidates should be current master's‑level students (Bac+5) with academic coursework or prior internships in procurement, supply chain or a related function; practical exposure to sourcing or vendor management is an advantage.

Education

Bac+5 (master's level) in Engineering or Business School with a specialisation in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain.

Workplace

Culture

Kering fosters a creative, collaborative and international workplace where maisons retain strong identities while sharing group resources and best practices. The Group emphasises professional development, diversity and sustainability, and welcomes diverse backgrounds as a means to strengthen agility in a changing global luxury market.

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