Marketing Point-of-Sale Buyer (Work‑Study)

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 13, 2026
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Chanel in Paris seeks a Marketing Point-of-Sale Buyer (work‑study) for Europe — alternance opportunity in procurement and retail marketing.

Overview

Chanel is an independent, family-owned global luxury house renowned for haute couture, leather goods, fragrances and beauty, watches and fine jewelry. As an employer, the brand combines heritage craftsmanship with modern retail and marketing operations, offering a discreet, high-expectation environment that values creativity, quality and cross-disciplinary collaboration across its international organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the European POS (point-of-sale) marketing buying process, from specification to purchase order execution for displays, promotional materials and merchandising assets.
  • Coordinate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Retail teams to translate campaign briefs into compliant POS concepts and procurement specifications.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders, follow up order status, track delivery timelines and ensure on-time receipt of POS materials at regional distribution points.
  • Manage supplier relations including sourcing support, price and lead-time comparisons, quality follow-ups and escalation management to safeguard brand standards.
  • Monitor budgets and costs for POS projects, maintain accurate procurement records and contribute to regular reporting and post-campaign reconciliation.
  • Support compliance with internal buying procedures, vendor contracting, and sustainability or sourcing guidelines where applicable.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s-level programme in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing or a closely related field (work‑study / alternance agreement required).
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional coordination and supplier interaction.
  • Analytical mindset with comfort handling budgets, forecasts and basic commercial reporting.
  • Proactive approach, problem-solving aptitude and commitment to brand quality and compliance.

Skills

Procurement and purchasing processes Vendor management and supplier follow-up Purchase order administration Budget tracking and basic commercial analysis Cross-functional collaboration with marketing and retail teams Project coordination and timeline management

Experience

Work‑study position suitable for candidates with limited professional experience; previous internships or short-term roles in retail buying, marketing procurement, merchandising or supply chain are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing or a related discipline; alternance/work‑study contract required.

Culture

The workplace reflects Chanel’s dedication to craftsmanship, discretion and aesthetic excellence, combining heritage values with contemporary retail and marketing operations. Teams are collaborative and fastidious about quality, offering exposure to international luxury processes and cross-functional project work.