Junior Buyer - Foodservice

Buyers Edge Platform; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Company car or mobility allowance

Excellent benefits and development

25 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Real Result B.V. is seeking a Junior Buyer to support the procurement team in purchasing products and services efficiently and cost-effectively. You will build relationships with suppliers, monitor contract terms, and contribute to developing an optimal procurement strategy.

The role offers an excellent foundation for growth within the procurement field, with opportunities to work on cost-saving initiatives and collaborate with various internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MBO/HBO level in a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and tender processes.
• Request and compare quotations.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor contractual agreements and terms.
• Analyze procurement data for cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement data solutions.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Dutch and English

Education

MBO/HBO level in Procurement/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

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.