Global Fruit Ingredients Procurement Specialist Amsterdam

Jefferson Wells; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport reimbursement

Pension accrual from day one

International procurement exposure

Experience in leading consumer goods

Job summary

Jefferson Wells in Amsterdam is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own an international sourcing portfolio of fruit ingredients used in ice cream production. You will manage supplier negotiations, lead tenders, and oversee contracts while ensuring cost, quality, and supply security across global markets.

Six-month assignment with extension potential, full-time 40 hours/week, temporary agency contract. You will collaborate across R&D, Quality, Planning, Operations and Finance, use SAP/Coupa, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Purchasing or Procurement; 5 years preferred.
• Experience with food ingredients or agricultural commodities preferred.
• Fluent English; strong MS Office / Excel skills.
• SAP experience; Coupa sourcing/tendering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities and supplier negotiations.
• Lead tenders and evaluate commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Assess crop developments, market trends, and supply risks.
• Identify savings opportunities and support cost reduction.
• Maintain price forecasts and performance reporting.
• Support innovation projects and new product developments.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Planning, Operations, and Finance.
• Keep procurement documents, contracts, and trackers up to date.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Jefferson Wells in Amsterdam is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own an international sourcing portfolio of fruit ingredients used in ice cream production. You will manage supplier negotiations, lead tenders, and oversee contracts while ensuring cost, quality, and supply security across global markets.

Six-month assignment with extension potential, full-time 40 hours/week, temporary agency contract. You will collaborate across R&D, Quality, Planning, Operations and Finance, use SAP/Coupa, and