Junior Procurement Controller (English and Dutch speaker)

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

We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development.

• 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.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.