Internship Purchasing & Assortment – Facility products

Viking Europe; Venlo; On-site; EUR 5,100 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Travel allowance

15 days holiday

Guidance from experienced colleagues

Personal & professional development

Hands‑on experience in P&A Operations

Job summary

Viking invites applications for an Internship: Purchasing & Assortment Intern – Facility products in Venlo, Netherlands. You will support the Office Purchasing & Assortment team in the facilities category, handling daily queries, onboarding products, and updating vendor information.

You will gain hands‑on experience in Category Management, with guidance from experienced colleagues, and develop skills in Excel, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3rd year Bachelor student in International Business, Purchasing, Marketing or related field.
• Keen interest in Category Management and eager to learn more about it.
• Confident in using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with daily assortment and vendor-related queries in the facilities category, ensuring smooth and timely communication.
• Coordinate the collection of product and vendor information, including contracts, tenders, and ad hoc requests.
• Assist in onboarding, updating, and phasing out products across systems and teams within the facilities assortment.
• Execute product and vendor updates, pricing, and promotions according to defined processes and deadlines.
• Prepare reports to support decision-making within the Purchasing & Assortment team, focusing on facility-related products.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor student (3rd year) in International Business, Purchasing, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Internship: Purchasing & Assortment Intern – Facility products

About Us

Viking is a leading European workplace-solutions company headquartered in Venlo, where around 350 employees representing more than 25 nationalities come together with a shared ambition: to help businesses create better, more productive workplaces.

As part of the RAJA Group, Viking combines decades of expertise with an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking mindset. We provide businesses across Europe with office products, workplace equipment, and solutions designed around the evolving needs of today’s working world. At the heart of everything we do is a strong focus on customer satisfaction, service, quality, and continuous innovation.

What really makes Viking stand out is our people. With an international team, we bring together different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We value people who take initiative, stay open to new ideas, and are always looking for ways to improve.

Start your professional journey at Viking and become part of an international team where experience meets fresh thinking, collaboration drives progress, and there is always room to learn, contribute, and grow.

What To Expect During Your Internship

As a Purchasing & Assortment Operations Intern, you will provide essential support to the Viking Office Purchasing & Assortment team in the facility products category, ensuring accurate and up-to-date assortment and vendor information. You will play a key role in managing daily operations, handle vendor queries, coordinate information flows, and assist in product lifecycle tasks — all while gaining insights into Category Management, where strategic assortment decisions meet real-world business needs. This is your chance to dive in and learn by doing!

Your Responsibilities

• Support the team with daily assortment and vendor-related queries in the facilities category, ensuring smooth and timely communication
• Coordinate the collection of product and vendor information, including contracts, tenders, and ad hoc requests
• Assist in onboarding, updating, and phasing out products across systems and teams within the facilities assortment
• Execute product and vendor updates, pricing, and promotions according to defined processes and deadlines
• Prepare reports to support decision-making within the Purchasing & Assortment team, with a focus on facility-related products

Your Profile

• You are a 3 rd year Bachelor student studying International Business, Purchasing, Marketing or a related field
• You have a keen interest in Category Management and are eager to learn more about it
• You are confident in using Microsoft Excel
• You have strong organizational and time management skills
• You have a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset
• You have excellent spoken and written skills in English
• You are available full-time from February 2027 for 5-6 months

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment
• A competitive internship allowance of €500 gross per month, plus a travel allowance (if applicable)
• Approximately 15 days of holiday during a 5-month internship (3 days per internship month)
• Excellent guidance and support from experienced colleagues
• An internship program focused on your personal and professional development
• Hands‑on experience in P&A Operations

Are you enthusiastic and ready for a new challenge?

If you have any questions, we are happy to help you.

Please reach out to:

Alexandra Dinu

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