Procurement Officer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the food services industry is seeking a motivated procurement officer to enhance supplier relations and negotiate contract terms. This full-time role, set within an international environment, offers a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, meal vouchers, and transportation allowances.

Benefits

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Public transportation allowance

Group insurance

13th month salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Fluency in Dutch, French, and English is essential.
• Initial experience in procurement, preferably in food services.

Responsibilities

• Identify suppliers through market research and manage relationships.
• Conduct negotiations to achieve favorable terms.
• Prepare tenders and maintain data integrity in ERP systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Research

Analytical Skills

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.

What will your daily tasks look like?

• You identify the best suppliers through market research and price comparisons and build a good supplier portfolio;
• You maintain good relationships with existing supplier partners;
• You conduct commercial negotiations and strive to achieve the best possible terms in terms of price, quality, delivery time, payment conditions, etc.;
• You prepare tenders for non-food items, locally or in collaboration with corporate, and propose the best supplier;
• You ensure that the correct data is in the ERP system and monitor delivery to the workplace;
• You act as the point of contact for both internal customers and suppliers and answer questions about orders, changes, delivery requirements, cancellations, etc.;
• You intervene in case of incorrect deliveries, price discrepancies on invoices, and other issues, and try to resolve them as quickly as possible;
• You ensure that various procedures are followed and correctly applied, such as HACCP, Safety, Allergens, etc.;
• You collaborate with your colleagues in purchasing and food planning to ensure a smooth service.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience;
• You have at least some initial experience in the field, preferably within food services;
• You speak fluent Dutch, French, and English;
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset;
• You are proficient in office tools (advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• You are accurate, analytical, and service-oriented;
• You are assertive and a natural negotiator.

What can you expect from us?

• A professional environment where quality and safety are highly valued;
• An international working environment at the airport;
• Full-time contract with salary according to hospitality industry standards, including a 13th month, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, public transportation allowance, and group insurance.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!