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?? Leicester (Hybrid) with 20% travel including to our Venlo (Netherlands) office 2-3 days per month
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:
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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.
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Developing category and product strategies to maximise sales, margins and customer satisfaction.
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Negotiating contracts and building long-term vendor relationships.
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Managing product lifecycles, from new launches to delistings.
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Driving cost savings, own-brand development, and rebate opportunities.
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Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Merchandising on promotions and category performance.
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Providing market insights and managing vendor performance against agreements.
About you:
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5+ years’ purchasing and/or category management experience in an international trading environment.
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Proven track record in negotiation, vendor management and category strategy.
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Strong commercial mindset with the ability to spot risks and opportunities in data.
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Excellent stakeholder management and clear, confident communication.
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Fluent in English (other languages such as Dutch or German are an advantage).
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Skilled in Excel; experience with pricing management or BI tools (e.g. Power BI) a plus.
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Willingness to travelÂ
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.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re a skilled negotiator with a passion for category management and want to shape the future of workplace solutions at Viking, we’d love to hear from you.
?? Apply today and take your career to the next level.
