About the Role

At the Nutricia Research Centre for Specialized Nutrition, located at the Utrecht Science Park, researchers work daily on innovative nutritional solutions for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly and patients.

As an Assistant Buyer / Junior Buyer, you support the R&I team in purchasing materials, reagents, equipment and other supplies necessary for research projects. You help ensure a smooth buying process so that researchers always have access to the right materials at the right time.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Procurement Process

• Process purchase requests from researchers, ranging from standard laboratory consumables to more specialized items.
• Request quotations from suppliers and compare prices, lead times, and conditions.
• Create and place purchase orders according to internal procedures.

Communication with Suppliers & Internal Stakeholders

• Maintain daily contact with suppliers regarding product availability, order status and delivery timelines.
• Identify and report deviations such as delays and communicate these to the senior buyer or the requesting researcher.
• Collaborate closely with the logistics team to ensure correct receipt, booking and distribution of ordered goods.

Administrative & System Support

• Accurately record product information, quotations, order confirmations and other documentation in various systems.
• Ensure correct data entry and timely updates to support internal audits and compliance processes.
• Handle administrative follow-up of invoices, including checking, processing, and resolving discrepancies with suppliers and finance

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Buyer R&I and colleagues within the logistics teams.
• Assist in process improvements and contribute ideas to optimize purchasing workflow and efficiency.

About You

You are eager to learn, accurate and enjoy being a key link within the research environment. You work well under pressure, enjoy supporting others, and have a strong interest in laboratory-related products and scientific innovation.

You are a great fit if you have:

• MBO level of working and thinking, preferably MLO.
• Knowledge of laboratory supplies and an interest in scientific environments.
• Strong purchasing-related skills, such as comparing offers, assessing supplier reliability, and making well‑reasoned choices.
• A customer‑oriented and proactive mindset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating and operating multiple software platforms
• A good command of both Dutch and English.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. We are working together to make sure that our brands, like Nutricia and Nutrilon, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

Our state-of-the-art research and innovation center builds bridges between food and science and is global in reach, founded on over 125 years of experience in life & food science, technology and user experience and is at the forefront of pioneering advances in specialized nutrition.

We offer:

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Malavika Nair.

* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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