Van Cleef & Arpels Procurement Intern
Van Cleef & Arpels — Procurement Intern in Paris. Support procurement, supplier liaison and inventory activities for the haute‑joaillerie maison.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian haute-joaillerie maison renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic design and artisanal savoir‑faire. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines a global retail presence with atelier-based production and a commitment to heritage, quality and meticulous attention to detail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the procurement and supply teams in daily operational tasks, including creation and follow-up of purchase orders and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with suppliers, ateliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely receipt of materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock reconciliation and replenishment planning.
- Prepare and maintain procurement documentation, supplier files and compliance records.
- Compile and analyse procurement data to produce regular reports and KPI dashboards for the team.
- Assist in supplier onboarding, quality control follow-up and resolution of delivery or quality non‑conformities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the standardisation of purchasing workflows.
- Provide administrative support to projects and ad hoc sourcing activities as required.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in supply chain, procurement, logistics, business administration or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy in data handling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional written and verbal correspondence with suppliers and internal teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to prepare clear reports and interpret basic procurement KPIs.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to work within established purchasing procedures.
- Proactive, service-oriented attitude and capacity to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced luxury retail/manufacturing environment.
Skills
Experience
No extensive professional experience required; previous internship or practical coursework in procurement, sourcing or supply chain is advantageous. Demonstrable exposure to purchasing processes or inventory systems will be considered a plus.
Education
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The maison fosters a culture of craftsmanship, artistic excellence and rigorous quality standards. Teams operate in a collaborative, atelier-to-boutique environment, offering exposure to both creative and operational facets of luxury jewellery within the Richemont group.
About Cerulean
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