Assistant Buyer - Food Sourcing & NPD Support

EastEco B.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EastEco B.V. in Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking an organised, proactive Assistant Buyer to support purchasing, demand planning and product development. You will work closely with the Buyer and NPD/Quality Manager to keep projects on track and ensure supplier communications are efficient.

You will help manage supplier records, cost calculations and product data, while coordinating samples and feedback across internal teams. Recent graduates or entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or practical experience in purchasing, supply chain, food technology, business or related field.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and comfort working with numbers.
• Good attention to detail and clear communication.
• Proactive approach: notice what is missing and take action.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and keep others informed.
• Professional English; Korean language skills are a strong advantage for suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Supplier Coordination: request quotations, compare offers, prepare POs and track delivery dates.
• Demand Planning & Reordering: monitor stock, prepare reorder proposals and flag shortages or excess stock.
• New Product Development: research products, coordinate samples, and manage development timelines.
• Cost Calculations & Product Administration: compute cost-of-goods, compare sourcing options and maintain product data.
• Quality Administration: collect specifications and certificates, track missing documents and coordinate label data.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Prioritisation

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

EastEco B.V. in Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking an organised, proactive Assistant Buyer to support purchasing, demand planning and product development. You will work closely with the Buyer and NPD/Quality Manager to keep projects on track and ensure supplier communications are efficient.

You will help manage supplier records, cost calculations and product data, while coordinating samples and feedback across internal teams. Recent graduates or entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.