Product Manager Protective Workwear & Footwear

Lyreco Switzerland AG; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work option

25 vacation days

Group health insurance

Laptop and mobile

Job summary

Groenendijk Bedrijfskleding, part of Lyreco, is seeking a Product Manager to shape PPE product strategy across Europe and Asia. You’ll analyze data, define ranges, and collaborate with suppliers, marketing and sales to turn insights into real impact.

Located in Woerden, the role offers hybrid work, a one-year contract with potential permanent employment, and opportunities for personal development. Ideal candidates have a degree and strong MS Office and English/Dutch skills, with an affinity for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher professional education in a relevant field.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Dutch; multilingualism is a plus.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.
• Knowledge of PPE products and markets or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, analytical and negotiating abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Manager in defining an optimal PPE product range.
• Provide sales arguments and support for operations and promotions.
• Assist international Lyreco Intersafe lines with product and market knowledge.
• Analyze results per product family to drive KPIs and range commonality.
• Perform master data tasks in SAP, Exact and PIM (Stibo STEP).

Skills

English language proficiency

Dutch language proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kickstart your career as a Product Manager and get a front-row seat to how products win in the market. In this role, you’ll dive into data, track trends, and help shape the strategies behind what companies want and need in the field of protective workwear and footwear You’ll work closely with brands, suppliers, and teams across marketing and sales, turning insights into real impact. It’s fast-paced, hands-on, and perfect if you’re curious, organized, and eager to learn. If you want to build skills, take ownership early, and grow in the field of Category Management, this is where it starts.

Our Mission

Obtaining the desired market share per product family with budgeted margins within the assortment to be carried in the chosen target groups across Europe and Asia.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting the Category Manager in defining an optimal Group product range, including own brand products. This is done within defined PPE segments and in such a way that the product range continues to meet market, compliance and sustainability requirements. Maintains contact with (international) suppliers for this purpose.
• Creating conditions and circumstances for optimal market acceptance of the products in the targeted market segment. Provides effective sales arguments and support for the operational sales departments and promotional communications.
• Supporting the international Lyreco Intersafe business lines with product and market knowledge in day to day operations and international tenders.
• Analyzing the results per product family and on item level to drive commonality and steer KPIs where necessary.
• Performing operational tasks related to creating and maintaining master data in ERP (SAP, Exact) and PIM (Stibo STEP) for Group Marketing.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher professional education level of working and thinking. Preferably two years of relevant work experience in a similar sector or position.
• Professional skilled in use of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Dutch language. Proficiency in multiple languages is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products and markets, or otherwise an affinity with them and a willingness to acquire and expand PPE knowledge.
• Good communication, analytical and negotiating skills
• Hands on mentality
• Ability to collaborate in an international work environment

Located in the Netherlands

Location: Netherlands

Our offer

• A friendly and informal company culture and workplace in our sustainable and circular building in Woerden
• A salary in line with your background and experience
• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
• Flexible working hours and the option to work hybrid
• A successful, fast-growing, international and ambitious company that supports your personal development
• At least 25 vacation days on a full-time basis, 8% vacation pay, the option to enroll in our group health insurance plan, a laptop, and mobile
• Our “Social Club” fosters connections among colleagues through fun outings, sports activities, and social gatherings

About ‘Groenendijk Bedrijfskleding’ (part of Lyreco)

Groenendijk, part of Lyreco, specializes in high-quality workwear solutions that enable professionals to perform safely, comfortably, and confidently. We serve a wide range of sectors, including government, retail, transport, and industry, providing end-to‑to‑end solutions from development to delivery. Our organization combines the strength of an international group with the agility and expertise of a specialized Center of excellence. Based in Woerden, we operate as a key hub within the Safety Business Unit, collaborating closely with international colleagues. We foster a professional yet informal working culture, where collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement are key. Alongside performance, we also value employee engagement and well‑being, supported by various team and social initiatives.

The Lyreco Group is the European Leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. A privately‑owned company since 1926, Lyreco is now present in 25 countries with 13 partners in 15 additional countries, operating in 40 different countries across the globe. A global workplace solutions company with 10,000 employees, Lyreco’s mission is to delivery sustainably, what any workplace needs, so its people can focus on what matters most. We are pioneers, today and tomorrow, in delivering what any workplace needs, from workplace products, to services, anywhere you work. We are active in the areas of office supplies, print services and consumables, PPE and safety solutions, coffee and catering, hygiene and cleaning, furniture and ergonomics solutions, and wellbeing services. With our core values of Excellence, Passion, Respect and Agility driving every decision, and a perfect blend of people, technology, and our corporate social responsibility strategy, we aim to deliver a great working day for our people and our customers. We strive for perfection in everything we do, and we really care for our customers. We believe in trust, respect and ethical behaviour, and we remain agile with our ability to anticipate, innovate and adapt to change.