Van Cleef & Arpels Assistant Buyer — Jewellery (Internship)

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 20, 2026

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian haute joaillerie maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic design and exceptional gemstones. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines heritage ateliers with an international retail network and a commitment to discreet luxury and creative excellence.

Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Assistant Buyer Jewellery (Internship). Support buying operations, sourcing and product costing for haute joaillerie.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the buying team in assortment planning for high jewellery collections, including SKU tracking and season cadence coordination.
  • Assist with supplier and atelier liaison: prepare briefs, follow up on prototypes, and monitor production timelines and quality control.
  • Compile and update purchase orders, delivery schedules and supplier confirmations within the ERP system.
  • Perform product costing, margin analysis and price positioning support for new styles and reorders.
  • Maintain and enrich the materials and gemstones database, ensuring accurate item descriptions and sourcing documentation.
  • Prepare presentation materials and commercial reports for buying meetings using Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Monitor inventory levels, replenishment needs and sales performance to inform purchasing recommendations.
  • Contribute to ad-hoc market research, competitor benchmarking and trend analyses relevant to high jewellery.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in luxury management, business, fashion buying, supply chain, gemology or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical ability with proven competence in Excel; comfortable working with data and financial spreadsheets.
  • Familiarity with jewellery materials (precious metals, gemstones) and an understanding of high jewellery production processes.
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fastidious environment.
  • Professional communication skills; able to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers with discretion and clarity.
  • Previous internship or relevant exposure to buying, product development or retail within luxury goods is a strong advantage.

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint ERP systems (experience with SAP or equivalent preferred) Product costing and margin analysis Supplier sourcing and vendor follow-up Knowledge of precious metals, gemstones and jewellery production

Experience

Internship-level role: ideal candidate will have academic experience and 0–12 months of relevant internships or project work in buying, product development or luxury retail; prior exposure to jewellery or watches is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree (luxury management, business, fashion buying, supply chain, gemology or similar).

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

The maison places a premium on craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail. Teams operate collaboratively across ateliers, creative and commercial functions, balancing heritage techniques with international commercial ambitions and a client-focused ethos.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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