Interim Procurement Assistant

Worklane GmbH; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Worklane GmbH in Rotterdam is seeking an interim Procurement Assistant to join the Ingredients procurement team. The role focuses on supporting the implementation of the European Supplier Portal, gathering and validating supplier data, and coordinating with buyers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate information.

You will analyse forecasts and supply data, assist with contracts and PO management, and help safeguard supply while driving process improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Good analytical and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across countries and functions.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Analyse forecasts, inventory, contract positions and supply data to identify coverage needs, risks and opportunities.
• Support end-to-end execution of contracts, purchase orders and shipments, including scheduling, documentation, quality requirements and invoice follow-up.
• Coordinate with buyers, suppliers and internal stakeholders across Procurement, Logistics, Legal, Finance and Operations to safeguard supply and resolve operational issues.
• Support purchasing activities and process improvements by maintaining accurate data, contributing to system and project activities, and ensuring clear documentation and handover.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Interim

Procurement Assistant

Freelance / Interim

At a glance

• Location: Rotterdam, European HQ
• Start date: asap
• Duration: At least 3 months – potential extension
• Days: 4 to 5 days per week
• Reporting to: Head of Procurement Ingredients
• Experience: SAP, S/4HANA, Procurement

Why this assignment?

Alongside its regular procurement activities, the Ingredients procurement team is currently working on several important projects. We are therefore looking for an interim Procurement Assistant to provide additional capacity and ensure that project-related activities are completed accurately and on time.

The core assignment

A key focus of the assignment will be supporting the implementation of our European Supplier Portal by gathering, validating and organising supplier and procurement information. You will coordinate with buyers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure the required data is complete, accurate and available on time, helping the team achieve a smooth and successful implementation.

What you will do

• Analyse forecasts, inventory, contract positions and supply data to identify coverage needs, risks and opportunities, and provide buyers with clear and timely information.
• Support the end-to-end execution of contracts, purchase orders and shipments, including scheduling, documentation, quality requirements and invoice follow-up.
• Coordinate with buyers, suppliers and internal stakeholders across Procurement, Logistics, Legal, Finance and Operations to safeguard supply and resolve operational issues.
• Support purchasing activities and process improvements by maintaining accurate data, contributing to system and project activities, and ensuring clear documentation and handover.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Good analytical and planning skills, with the ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Fluency in English both spoken and written

Note: We are excited to connect directly with potential candidates and will not be using agencies for this role.

To ensure a fair and thorough selection, an assessment may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

In case of any questions with regards to the position, you may reach out to Yasimin Harput (Corporate Recruiter Group/HQ)

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: yasimin.harput(at)refresco.com

Important to know: We are currently unable to offer relocation support for this position. Candidates must be based locally in The Netherlands.