Junior Procurement Controller (English and Dutch speaker)

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Junior Procurement Controller (English and Dutch speaker)

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Introduction

The Junior Procurement Controller supports the Global Procurement Controlling team with operational controlling activities, month-end reporting, analytical tasks, and day-to-day financial support. The role is designed for a young graduate who wants to build a strong foundation in procurement finance, reporting, and data-driven analysis within an international environment.

Your Responsibilities

* Support month-end reporting, including data preparation, variance checks, reconciliations, and basic commentary.

* Perform difference and gap analysis to identify deviations between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.

* Assist in monitoring payment terms and supporting related compliance and reporting activities.

* Conduct price analysis, including purchase price development, inflation/deflation impacts, and supplier-level comparisons.

* Support financial impact analysis related to procurement initiatives and operational decisions.

* Contribute to spend reporting and procurement KPI dashboards, ensuring data consistency and correct categorization.

* Prepare ad-hoc analyses upon request from the Global Procurement Controller

* Support process documentation, template maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

* Collaborate with senior controllers to ensure accurate data flows and proper application of global methodologies.

* Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Global Procurement Controlling function.

What do we ask from you?

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field, with up to 3 yrs of relevant experience in Procurement/procurement control.
* Recent graduates with internship exposure in procurement are also welcome to explore this opportunity.

* Strong analytical mindset with ability to handle large datasets and perform structured analysis.

* Good knowledge of Excel; familiarity with JDE, Vena, or spend analytics tools is an advantage.

* Good communication and stakeholder skills; comfortable working in an international environment.

* Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow processes with accuracy.

* Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in controlling.

* Interest in procurement finance, operational controlling, or financial analysis.

* Fluent in English and Dutch (must have)

What We Offer

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of EUR 3716 to EUR 5040 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you'll receive the following secondary benefits:
* 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
* Flexible working hours.
* A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
* A Health & Wellbeing budget worth EUR300,- per calendar year.
* Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
* Working from home allowance.
* Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
* On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
* Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
* A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
* And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista