Junior Purchaser

Special Fruit NV, with locations in Meer (Belgium) and Huelva (Spain), supplies fresh berries, mangoes, avocados, other exotic fruits, and special vegetables to supermarket chains and wholesalers throughout Europe. Our 150 passionate employees and our innovative, entrepreneurial, and customer-oriented approach ensure that we can offer healthy fruits and vegetables of top quality all year round. We resolutely choose sustainable suppliers and the best products worldwide.We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as aJunior PurchaserThis role offers an insight into the world of our 2 product categories: Berries & Exotics. This puts you in a challenging and dynamic environment, perfect for someone who thrives on vibrancy and dynamism. So are you someone who is happy with busy days and likes to deal with prices changing rapidly? Do you want to work in a large international organization? We would love to harvest your talent and help you discover the whole world in search of our healthy fruits in high demand.Your ResponsibilitiesYou will be supported in this role by experienced purchasers to learn everything about their occupation and every sourcing area for all the different seasons of our fruits and vegetables.You will be making deals and looking for new sourcing areas.You will create a purchase strategy and see the value in long-term business relationships with suppliers and growers.You will monitor and analyze changes in the internal business needs like client demand, retailer requirements, and the external supply market.Your ProfileYou have a great analytical mind and love to communicate with all other departments.You have a master's degree and some experience in a commercial role.You are fluent in English; Spanish and Dutch are nice to have but not required.You are not afraid to handle the administrative tasks that come with the job.You see challenges as opportunitiesOur OfferSpecial Fruit offers a challenging job in the vibrant heart of the company. They provide broad responsibilities in a growing market with a pleasant and professional atmosphere. In addition, they offer a very good salary with extras like a car, company health insurance, and a pension fund.As an employer, we are always looking for new talent. Talent that we like to help develop ourselves. Our staff members are generally young, multi-ethnic, and ambitious. They appreciate working in a dynamic business and eagerly accept individual responsibilities as they contribute to our continued growth and exploration of new markets.Do you feel very strongly about core values such as flexibility, teamwork, enthusiasm, and respect? If so, come and join us#J-18808-Ljbffr