Purchasing & Assortment Manager

Job Description

Join Viking, a leading European workplace solutions provider, and take ownership of a high-impact purchasing and assortment portfolio in General Office Supplies. We’re looking for a commercially savvy Purchasing & Assortment Manager to drive profitability, strengthen vendor partnerships, and shape product strategy for their division across our European business.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading assortment, vendor selection, contract management and pricing across 7 core markets (UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria & Switzerland), plus coordination with Italy, Spain & France.
• Developing category and product strategies to maximise sales, margins and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiating contracts and building long-term vendor relationships.
• Managing product lifecycles, from new launches to delistings.
• Driving cost savings, own‑brand development, and rebate opportunities.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Merchandising on promotions and category performance.
• Providing market insights and managing vendor performance against agreements.

About you

• 5+ years purchasing and/or category management experience in an international trading environment.
• Proven track record in negotiation, vendor management and category strategy.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to spot risks and opportunities in data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and clear, confident communication.
• Fluent in English (other languages such as French, Dutch or German are an advantage but not essential).
• Skilled in Excel; experience with pricing management or BI tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Why join Viking

At Viking, you’ll be part of a collaborative, international team with the opportunity to shape our product assortment across Europe. Alongside a competitive package, you’ll also benefit from:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (4 × annual salary)
• 25 days holiday from day one
• Paid Appointment Leave
• Global Travel Insurance for you and your family

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