Procurement Process Optimization & Reporting Specialist

We are missing a special ingredient. Could it be you?

Are you an analytical all-rounder with a passion for process improvement? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment where your expertise can make a tangible difference? Then this could be the perfect job for you! With a turnover of nearly €4.2 billion, we are one of the largest snack producers in Europe and a market leader in nuts. As a privately owned company, we operate with a long-term vision and are committed to making the world more sustainable. Intersnack Procurement manages the purchasing portfolio for the entire Intersnack Group. Our Procurement Finance Team has a vacancy for Procurement Process Optimization and Reporting Specialist with a service-oriented mindset and a drive for efficiency.

Could this be you? Please read on, this could be one of the most exciting roles in procurement you will ever come across!

Your BIG challenge as a Procurement Process Optimization and Reporting Specialist

You will play a key role in optimizing our IT tools and reporting processes across Intersnack Procurement Finance working closely with category managers, stakeholders, and team members across multiple markets. Your goal will be to drive efficiency and streamline processes. As part of your role, you will keep documentation and policies up to date, improve budgeting and forecasting processes, and oversee the monthly approval of projects and initiatives from our category managers. In addition to routine tasks, you will be responsible for ad-hoc reports and serve as a service desk for internal and external stakeholders. This is your opportunity to contribute to the snack industry by ensuring that our processes are as smooth and efficient as possible while enjoying the flexibility of working both from home and in a smart office environment.

Your responsibilities as our Procurement Process Optimization and Reporting Specialist:

• Optimize the integration of various data source/IT platforms and reporting systems within Intersnack Procurement Finance.
• Improve the budgeting and forecasting processes, with a focus on price collection and indication.
• Understand the forecast pricing mechanisms and provide analytical insights.
• Update documentation and ensure policies remain aligned with our evolving needs.
• Manage the monthly approval process for projects and initiatives from category managers.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Act as a service desk for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver training programs on various tools and processes to internal teams and external partners.

We are entrepreneurial leaders in our industry, and here is what we expect from you:

First, you have a positive mindset and a strong personality! Working should be fun and rewarding, and you contribute to a positive team atmosphere. You are analytical, see the bigger picture, and prevent problems before they happen. Respectful, sustainable, and mutually beneficial collaborations are your starting point in your work. When working with others to solve a problem, you know how to balance between motivating (the carrot) and ensuring accountability (the stick).

In addition, we ask for:

• A university degree in Finance, Business, IT, or a related field.
• Living within a commutable distance from Zevenaar (near Arnhem).
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with basic knowledge of Qlik Sense preferred.
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
• As English is a corporate language, fluency in English, both written and spoken is required.
• Attention to detail, coupled with excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%).

We ask a lot, but offer you even more!

First, you will find a great working environment with many driven and positive colleagues who are eager to work with you. We are a financially healthy company, meaning there is always room to support great ideas. Our modern workplaces are designed to facilitate comfortable and efficient working conditions. Working from home and flexible working hours are possible in coordination with your team. Intersnack also offers you a good salary and excellent fringe benefits, such as:

• Generous study facilities;
• A company phone with private use;
• A conditional bonus scheme;
• 30 days of leave;
• A home-office allowance;
• Travel expense coverage;
• Quarterly staff packages with our newest products;
• An 8% holiday allowance;
• A PGB pension scheme;
• A flexible gross/net budget to spend on our benefits platform.

Intersnack: an international player with strong brands

Intersnack Procurement is part of the international Intersnack Group, with offices throughout Europe. From our locations in Zevenaar (NL), Düsseldorf / Cologne (DE), and Slough (UK), we manage the entire purchasing portfolio of the Intersnack Group. You’ve probably already enjoyed some of our products; we produce savory snacks, crunchy popcorn, nutritious nuts, and creamy peanut butter. We market these products under brand names such as Chio, POM-BÄR, Tyrrell’s, and KP, as well as private labels for retailers. Additionally, we supply semi-finished products to the food industry.

We are not listed on the stock exchange, allowing us to be entrepreneurial and develop long-term strategies. We are a European leader in our industry, yet remain flexible and personal. The atmosphere at Intersnack is friendly, everyone knows each other, communication lines are short, and you’ll be given a lot of responsibility. It’s no surprise that long careers and interesting career paths are the rule rather than the exception. Our official language is English, in line with our highly international character.

Do you want to respond or just want to know more?
Call Dustin, his number is +31 (0)6-42497257. He can tell you all about Intersnack Procurement, the job, and what it’s like to work here. The real story, of course, so together with you, we can assess whether Intersnack and this job are the right fit for you.

Please upload your application documents in English only!
For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this role.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not necessary; we prefer to engage directly with interested candidates.