Overview
Join Viking, a leading European workplace solutions provider, and take ownership of a high-impact purchasing and assortment portfolio across multiple markets. We’re looking for a commercially savvy Purchasing & Assortment Manager to drive profitability, strengthen vendor partnerships, and shape the product strategy across our European business.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a truly international environment, influencing product ranges that support thousands of customers.
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 Dutch or German are an advantage).
* 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 x annual salary)
* 25 days holiday from day one
* Paid Appointment Leave
* Plus, opportunities to develop and grow in a European organisation.
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Retail and Wholesale
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