Le Bon Marché Purchasing Assistant
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
About Le Bon Marché
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.
Le Bon Marché is hiring a full-time Purchasing Assistant for Women’s Fashion on a permanent contract (CDI), based at Samaritaine in Paris. Reporting to a buyer within the Fashion Merchandising Department, the assistant supports the day-to-day management of a brand portfolio through purchase-order administration, supplier and product records, reporting, showroom coordination and invoicing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Enter purchase orders.
- Receive and verify purchase orders.
- Transmit orders through system tools.
- Prepare seasonal buying books.
- Create supplier records and request administrative documents.
- Monitor, correct and update product and brand listings in the system.
- Update and track reporting spreadsheets.
- Update administrative materials, including directories and the website.
- Organize appointments and showrooms and manage the calendar.
- Invoice management fees.
Qualifications
- Degree at Bac +2/+3 level in commercial management.
- Strong organizational skills, rigor, initiative, autonomy and foresight.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit.
- Reliability, responsiveness and respect for confidentiality.
- Fluent English, spoken and written; English is required for most correspondence and meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; beginner profile.
Education
Bac +2/+3 degree in commercial management.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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