Interim Procurement Assistant

REFRESCO; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

REFRESCO is seeking an interim Procurement Assistant in the Netherlands to support the European Supplier Portal implementation. You will gather, validate and organize supplier data, coordinate with buyers and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate information for a smooth rollout.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and SAP experience, with strong analytical and planning abilities, plus fluent English. Local candidates only; relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or related discipline.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration across countries and functions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Fluent English

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Interim Procurement Assistant (17607)

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.

Recruitment process

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)

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