Group Market Manager

Are you excited for your new career adventure? We are looking for a Group Market Manager- Tech&Print to join our Group Merchandising team based in Marly (59), France. Lyreco is moving forward on a core office centralization project on Core Office Supplies (General Office, Tech, Print) that will strongly change the way we work with our suppliers and subsidiaries in terms of category management and buying strategy. That is why we are seeking a motivated, dynamic and optimistic teammate, ready to take on new challenges About Lyreco 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, operating in 40 different countries across the globe. A global workplace solutions company with 10,000 employees, Lyreco’s mission is to deliver 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. YOUR MISSIONS: Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and execute category strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals. Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Create long‑term vision and strategy for the category. Communicate and sell the strategy to ensure alignment across the business. Define the customer needs for the category and select the appropriate brand architecture (OEM, private label, no name, sourcing etc). Drive strong interactions within the business and with subsidiaries (strong international exposure). Collaborate with other departments to support category initiatives. Supplier Management and Sourcing in strong collaboration with the Category Buying team: Manage supplier relationships and sourcing processes. Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers. Ensure competitive pricing and market‑leading offers. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance & compliance. Collaborate with Legal and purchasing teams on contracts and tenders. Product Assortment Management: Manage product assortment selection, including new additions, continuations, and deletions. Ensure optimal stock and product availability through supplier partnerships and internal stakeholders. Collaborate with category specialists on product information and sustainability. Support the Group Sustainability policy and "90% by 2026" goal. Marketing and Sales lead & support: Increase the share of Group products in all markets. Support the implementation of the core office centralisation project. Lead category meetings with all market representatives to implement the Lyreco strategy. Provide category knowledge and training to subsidiaries. Recommend selling price positioning and margin expectations. Leadership and Team Management: Lead a team of 1 Group Product Manager and co‑lead 1 Group Marketing Support Officer. Develop and upskill team members. Contribute to any project linked to the development and transformation of the company. YOUR PROFILE: Business oriented degree (minimum Bac+3) Minimum 10 years in category management, category development, purchasing, negotiation with direct management of teams is a plus Able to work both independently and in highly collaborative environments Ability to work in an international and multi‑cultural environment Positive, energetic and dynamic team member who can share ideas Results and solutions oriented Toughness and persistence (negos) Excellent communication and influencing skills Excellent ability to work and perform under pressure, Proactive with the ability to multi‑task REASONS TO JOIN LYRECO: Experience working in an international environment. Performance bonuses. Profit‑sharing and participation schemes. Initiatives supporting work‑life balance (company concierge services, sports associations, carpooling platform, on‑site daycare). Lyreco is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. We guarantee compliance with non‑discrimination rules in recruitment and are committed to supporting individuals who are far from employment. If the above job description interests you and you think you are a good fit, please send your CV We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr