
Internship Purchasing & Assortment Operations
€500 per month
Key Skills
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?
Click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.
If you have any questions, we are happy to help you.
Please reach out to:
Alexandra Dinu
HR Recruitment Intern
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Purchasing & Assortment team by maintaining accurate vendor and product information while managing daily operational tasks. They will also assist with product lifecycle activities, pricing updates, and the preparation of reports to support strategic decision-making.
Requirements
Candidates must be 3rd-year Bachelor students in International Business, Purchasing, Marketing, or a related field with strong Microsoft Excel skills. Applicants should possess excellent English communication skills, a proactive mindset, and be available for a full-time internship starting in February 2027.
Benefits
- Internship allowance
- Travel allowance
- Holiday pay
- Professional development
- Mentorship
About Viking Office International BV
Industry: Retail Office Equipment
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Wherever and however you work – we are here for you! As a leading expert in workplace solutions, we know better than anybody that the way we work has, and will continue to change. Since 1960, we have pioneered workplace transformation, and currently support companies across Europe in their transition towards sustainable and future-proof working spaces and solutions as part of the RAJA Group. We are committed to developing our people as well as our products. We empower our employees to lead their own development within a diverse and inclusive working environment, and celebrate our international teams, all of which are full of great opportunities. We are dedicated to a greener, more sustainable future. Building upon our past to better inform our next steps, our shared Vision, Mission and Strategy ensures we focus on the right things for our customers, our business and our planet. Looking to take the next step? You can reach us at: [email protected] And if you want to contact customer support, please reach out to our channels NL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingnederland/ DE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingdeutschland/ AT: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingoesterreich/ UK: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikinguk/ IE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingireland/