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Junior Procurement Controller (English and Dutch speaker)

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Werkgebied

Corporate functions

Locatie

Veghel, Netherlands.

Contract type

Full time

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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 € 3716 to € 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 €300,- 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.