Le Bon Marché Assistant Buyer
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Le Bon Marché
Groupe Bon Marché is a historic Parisian luxury department store renowned for a curated selection of fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Operating within an international retail environment, the maison benefits from association with a major luxury group and offers exposure to high‑end merchandising, cross‑brand initiatives and client‑centric retail operations.
Groupe Bon Marché — Paris: Assistant Buyer (permanent, full‑time). Support buying operations, order management and supplier administration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support a senior buyer in the day‑to‑day management of an assigned portfolio of brands.
- Process and enter purchase orders; receive and verify order confirmations and supporting documentation.
- Transmit orders through the company’s systems and maintain accurate transactional records.
- Prepare seasonal buying books and contribute to assortment planning materials.
- Create and onboard suppliers; collect and verify required administrative documents.
- Maintain and update product and brand referencing within the merchandising tool.
- Produce and update management reporting tables and administrative support materials (directories, website content).
- Coordinate showrooms and buyer appointments, including calendar management and logistical support.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) or equivalent in business, fashion buying, merchandising or related discipline.
- Minimum three years’ experience in buying support, merchandising or retail purchasing operations.
- Excellent written and spoken English (mandatory); proficiency in an additional language is advantageous.
- Strong command of SAP and advanced Excel skills.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, responsive and adaptable with strong interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience supporting buying or merchandising teams in a fashion retail or department store environment.
Education
Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) or equivalent in business, fashion buying, merchandising or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison cultivates a refined, client‑centric retail culture with a strong emphasis on curation, craftsmanship and international clientele. The Parisian headquarter environment is fast‑paced and collaborative, providing exposure to cross‑brand initiatives and professional development opportunities typical of leading luxury retail groups.
About Cerulean
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