Junior Buyer

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC; Vianen; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based salary

25 vacation days

Holiday allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Company car or mobility allowance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Real Result B.V. is seeking a Junior Buyer to support the procurement team in achieving cost-effective purchasing. You will build supplier relationships and monitor contracts, helping shape an optimal procurement strategy. This role provides a solid foundation for growth in procurement.

Based in Vianen, Utrecht (NL), the company notes they cannot offer sponsorship for this position, and the role emphasizes data-driven procurement improvements and collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MBO/HBO level education in Procurement, Business Administration or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and tender processes.
• Request and compare quotations from suppliers.
• Maintain relationships and communication with suppliers.
• Monitor contractual agreements and terms.
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify improvements to procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement client-specific data solutions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Numerical

Excel

ERP systems

Education

MBO/HBO

Tools

Excel

Procurement ERP

Job description

As a Junior Buyer at Real Result B.V., you will support the procurement team in purchasing products and services efficiently and cost-effectively. You will build and maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor contract terms, and contribute to developing an optimal procurement strategy. This position provides an excellent foundation for further growth and development within the procurement field.

Our company is based out of Vianen, Utrecht (NL). We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

At Real Result, we are the independent purchasing experts for the dynamic foodservice industry. We help our clients maximize their procurement, whether it's through volume discounts, purchasing optimization, real-time cost price insights, or the realization of commercial kitchens and bars. We are looking for talent that helps our clients achieve their ambitions. Since 2025, Real Result has been part of Buyers Edge Platform, a digital procurement network/software platform for the foodservice industry that connects operators, distributors, and manufacturers. The platform offers group purchasing services, SaaS-based technology solutions, and supply chain consulting and procurement-related services to foodservice parties with the aim of reducing costs and improving supply chain decisions through data-driven technology. As a Buyer at Real Result, you are the linchpin in strategic purchasing processes. You work closely with various leading players in the sector, from hospitality to catering and from Leisure to on-the-move. Our client base is diverse and impressive. Think of names like Ron Blaauw, Perfect Serve, Albron, Beerze Bulten, Vue Cinemas, Koninklijk Theater Carré, and many others.

Your impact:

• Support procurement and tender processes
• Request and compare quotations
• Maintain relationships and communication with suppliers
• Monitor contractual agreements and terms
• Analyze procurement data and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to implement client‑specific data solutions

About you:

• MBO/HBO level of education and thinking, preferably in Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Good command of Dutch and English
• Knowledge of Excel and/or procurement/ERP systems
• Proactive and results-oriented
• Accurate and organized
• Team player with an eagerness to learn

What We Offer:

• A market-based salary aligned with your knowledge and experience, plus an attractive benefits package, including 25 vacation days, holiday allowance and flexible working hours.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Company car or mobility allowance
• Excellent benefits and development opportunities.
• Room for initiative and personal growth within an innovative and ambitious organization.
• An inspiring work environment with passionate colleagues from the industry.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard toactual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

At Buyers Edge Platform, we value diversity and believe that with unique perspectives we can achieve great things as a team. We are focused on building an inclusive culture powered by diverse teams to drive innovation and growth.This core value is a pillar of our business and critical to our success. Your responses will be used (in aggregate only) to help us identify areas of improvement in our process. Your responses will not be associated with your specific application and will not in any way be used in the hiring decision.