Retail Concept Purchasing Manager

Retail Concept Purchasing Manager

Here We Grow:

Stokke’s legacy of innovation and dedication to quality spans over eight decades, beginning on the scenic west coast of Norway in 1932. Our values are rooted in our Scandinavian heritage, emphasizing craftsmanship and timeless design. Known worldwide for exceptional children's products, Stokke has spent more than forty years merging our passion for Scandinavian design with the drive to create products that foster family connections. Our designs are not only intended for today’s children but also for future generations, creating a legacy of comfort and quality.

Stokke has achieved significant international expansion by strategically acquiring complementary brands and products, including the Nomi chair, LIMAS baby carriers, Mukako play tables, and the YOYO stroller. These acquisitions have strengthened our global footprint, with office locations across Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the US, and Asia. Our commitment to "Confident Kids for a Better World" is reflected in our diverse, dynamic work environment.

Pursue Excellence, The Team:

As Retail Concept Purchasing Manager, you will join our dedicated Purchasing team, working in close partnership with the Retail team. Your mission will be to source products, materials, and fixtures essential to our retail concepts efficiently and with a focus on optimal price and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for retail materials such as hardware, displays, fixtures, and prints
• Oversee sourcing and supply of retail concept materials while building and maintaining a global supplier network
• Communicate material availability and cost updates to Marketing and Sales
• Place orders and monitor deliveries for retail projects like brand stores and fairs
• Manage local warehouse operations to balance stock levels with inventory costs
• Maintain a global warehouse overview, coordinating communication on new items and managing scrap requests for discontinued products to optimize costs globally

Better Together, The Ideal Profile:

The ideal candidate for this role brings strong negotiation and analytical skills, supported by experience in procurement and supply chain. A proactive communicator with a service mindset, you excel in both teamwork and independent tasks. With a foundation in commercial education, you are adept at defining and implementing processes and are highly organized. Your collaborative spirit will help bridge departments, ensuring seamless coordination across our international teams. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will further strengthen Stokke’s ability to deliver quality experiences that resonate worldwide.

Requirements:

• Background in commercial education
• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Service-minded and collaborative team player
• Skilled in process definition and implementation

Keep Growing, What We Offer:

Perhaps the biggest benefit of working at Stokke is the opportunity to work with a premium brand with products that are recognized around the world and have a common purpose: to encourage child development and to nurture family bonding. 

You will also get to appreciate an international career with a host of learning opportunities in a growing brand that creates smart and sustainable premium products that stimulate children’s development.

Furthermore, you will work in a company where our core values, Keep Growing, Take Responsibility, Pursue Excellence and Better Together, define who we are and what we stand for. Offering unique Learning and Development opportunities from our Stokke Academy such as Global Training, Digital Education, Mentee\Mentorships and Leadership Development. At Stokke, we are truly better together, we take pride in our international and diverse global offices.

This role is based in Ålesund where we offer a beautiful contemporary office, daily lunch and fantastic social events such as summer parties, yoga classes and evening skiing.