Internship Purchasing & Assortment Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

500€ gross per month internship

Travel allowance

15 days holiday for 5 months

Mentorship from experienced colleagues

Job summary

Viking, part of the RAJA Group, invites a 3rd-year bachelor student to join as Internship Purchasing & Assortment Operations in Venlo. You will support the Office Purchasing & Assortment team, keep assortment and vendor data accurate, and handle daily operational tasks in electronics and supplies.

The 5–6 month program starts February 2027, offers hands-on experience in category management, vendor communications, and lifecycle activities, with mentorship from experienced colleagues and a 500€

Qualifications

• 3rd-year Bachelor student in International Business, Purchasing, Marketing or related field.
• Interest in Category Management and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily assortment and vendor queries in ink, toner, labeling, and electronics categories.
• Assist other category teams within Purchasing & Assortment as needed.
• Coordinate collection of product and vendor data, including contracts and tenders.
• Update products across systems and coordinate lifecycle activities.
• Execute price updates and promotions per established processes.
• Prepare reports to support decision making within the team.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Education

3rd-year Bachelor in International Business

Purchasing / Marketing related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Internship Purchasing & Assortment Operations - Electronics & Supplies

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 support the Viking Office Purchasing & Assortment team in keeping assortment and vendor information accurate, organized, and up to date. You will take an active role in managing daily operational tasks, coordinating information flows, handling vendor inquiries, and assisting with product lifecycle activities. Throughout the internship, you'll gain valuable insight into Category Management and see how strategic assortment decisions translate into real business impact. It's a hands‑on opportunity to learn, contribute, and build a strong foundation in a key commercial function.

Your responsibilities

• Support the team with daily assortment and vendor-related queries in the ink, toner, labelling, and electronics categories, ensuring smooth and timely communication
• Assist other category teams within the Purchasing & Assortment department when needed
• Coordinate the collection of product and vendor information, including contracts, tenders, and ad-hoc requests
• Contribute to onboarding, updating, and phasing out products across systems and teams within the electronics and supplies assortment
• Execute product and vendor updates, pricing adjustments, and promotions in line with established processes and deadlines
• Prepare reports that support decision‑making within the Purchasing & Assortment team, with a focus on ink, toner, labelling, and electronics

Your Profile

• You are a 3rd-year Bachelor student in International Business, Purchasing, Marketing, or a related field
• You have a strong interest in Category Management and are motivated to deepen your understanding
• You are confident working with Microsoft Excel
• You bring strong organizational and time‑management skills
• You have a sharp eye for detail and a proactive, hands‑on mindset
• You have excellent spoken and written English skills
• You are available full‑time from February 2027 for a period of 5-6 months

What We Offer You

• An excellent opportunity to develop yourself in an international environment
• A competitive internship allowance of 500€ gross per month, plus a travel allowance (if applicable)
• 15 days of holiday for a 5-month internship (3 holidays per internship month)
• Great guidance and support from your experienced colleagues
• An internship program with a focus on your personal and professional development
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience within the Purchasing & Assortment department

Are you enthusiastic and ready for a new challenge?

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

Alexandra Dinu

HR Recruitment Intern

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