Procurement assistant

apartmentRandstad placeRotterdam calendar_month 
Are you ready to be part of the biggest food revolution of all time? At The Vegetarian Butcher, we are on a mission to become the largest butcher in the world—without using animals. Founded in 2010 by Jaap Korteweg, a 9th-generation farmer, we craft innovative and sustainable plant-based meat successors.

As we continue to grow at lightning speed, we are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to help drive our success. If you’re passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

what we offer
  • A salary between €3500 and €4500 (fulltime)
  • a one-year contract, with possible extension
  • preferably available for 40 hours per week
  • monday and wednesday at the office in Rotterdam
  • working for a big international compagny

who are you

You are a passionate and driven professional with a keen interest in procurement and supply chain management. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with diverse teams, and have a strong analytical mindset.
  • Experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

what will you do ...

As Assistant Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient procurement processes while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of making plant-based meat the new standard.

  • Manage procurement governance, including pricing updates, contract management, and vendor relations.
  • Support strategic sourcing by analyzing cost competitiveness, driving savings initiatives, and leading supplier negotiations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Marketing to support innovation and business growth.

where will you work

You will be based in our vibrant Rotterdam office, working alongside a dynamic and purpose-driven team. At The Vegetarian Butcher, we believe in craftsmanship, human(e) connections, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. As part of Unilever, we combine the agility of a scale-up with the resources of a global powerhouse.

  • A fast-growing company with a rebellious and innovative spirit.
  • A workplace that values humor, passion, and optimism.
  • The opportunity to be at the forefront of the plant-based food revolution.

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