Yves Saint Laurent Fabric Purchasing Assistant Intern
Join Saint Laurent in Paris as a Fabric Purchasing Assistant Intern. Contribute to luxury fashion collections and gain experience within the esteemed Kering Group.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in the luxury fashion industry since its inception in 1961. Renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear movement with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line, Saint Laurent continues to redefine modern fashion under the creative leadership of Anthony Vaccarello. As part of Kering, a global luxury group, Saint Laurent offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist fabric buyers in the procurement and purchasing processes for upcoming collections.
- Support the lined fabric buyer with research, orders, and administrative tasks for specified collections.
- Manage dye orders for lined fabrics, including price negotiation and delivery timelines.
- Ensure accurate receipt, completion, and PLM entry of technical fabric sheets.
- Regularly update raw material tables and PLM with all fabric-related technical information.
- Ensure all fabrics are certified or certifiable for production in compliance with Kering's sustainability standards.
- Coordinate fabric collection from factories via shuttle or truck, ensuring all relevant information is accurately entered into the online system.
Qualifications
- Education from a business school or fashion school.
- Previous experience in luxury fashion and product sensitivity is advantageous.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus.
Skills
Experience
A first experience in the luxury sector is beneficial.
Education
Business school or fashion school education.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.328 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 84 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.739 open roles, including 91 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.293 open roles — 114 of them newly added.
Benefits
Opportunity to join a luxury brand deeply rooted in contemporary culture, offering professional growth within an international luxury group.
Culture
Saint Laurent embodies the spirit of contemporary culture while honoring its heritage. The brand fosters a diverse workforce, valuing gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation, enriching the workplace and enhancing adaptability in a changing world.
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.