- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
About Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin stands as one of Champagne’s most storied maisons, shaped by the audacity of Madame Clicquot and her enduring maxim, “Only one quality, the finest.” As an employer, the House offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, commercial excellence and contemporary innovation, bringing together talents in viticulture, winemaking, operations, marketing, hospitality and global brand development. Within the Moët Hennessy–LVMH ecosystem, Veuve Clicquot cultivates high standards, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for terroir, while advancing sustainability and inclusion. Employees contribute to a distinctive culture where precision, creativity and transmission serve an iconic art de vivre.
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is seeking a Purchasing Intern to manage a defined purchasing scope and project for Marketing or Communications, covering sourcing, tenders, supplier management, market analysis, and KPI reporting. This full-time, six-month internship is based in Paris’s 7th arrondissement and starts in January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop purchasing tools aligned with the strategies and best practices established across the Maisons.
- Participate in strategic purchasing meetings and apply the resulting guidelines in line with the manager’s expectations and the Marketing and Communications departments’ needs.
- Conduct benchmarking and knowledge management.
- Research service-provider and supplier markets and develop market expertise.
- Source suppliers, analyze offers, negotiate, manage tenders, and select suppliers.
- Manage projects and improve purchasing processes across different expenditure categories.
- Report on and maintain KPIs covering risks, supplier numbers, compliance levels, savings, and performance.
- Assess service providers against Moët Hennessy requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships.
- Develop synergies with markets in the US, Europe, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
- Coordinate and develop synergies with LVMH Group Maisons.
Qualifications
- Currently on a gap year or pursuing a Master 2 degree specializing in Purchasing at a business school, engineering school, or university.
- At least 6 months of successful experience in a large company.
- Knowledge of the luxury or wines and spirits sectors is an advantage.
- Fluent English.
- Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of ARIBA and SAP is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Curiosity and mental agility.
- Integrity.
- Initiative and proactivity.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 months of successful experience in a large company; entry-level profile.
Education
Gap year or Master 2 degree specializing in Purchasing at a business school, engineering school, or university.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin fosters a workplace culture rooted in boldness, excellence, and a pioneering spirit inspired by Madame Clicquot’s legacy. Its teams operate in an environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and respect for Champagne heritage come together, encouraging collaboration, precision, and pride in representing one of the world’s most iconic maisons.
About Cerulean
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