Junior Buyer

Manufacturing & Operations

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 to actual 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.