Junior Procurement Officer

Ardo is an internationally growing family-owned company with expertise in frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit. With more than 3,200 colleagues across 16 production, packaging, and distribution sites in 7 countries, we deliver high-quality plant-based products to customers in over 100 countries every day.

Our greatest strength? Our people. Every day, our colleagues bring passion, craftsmanship, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help bring the very best of nature to millions of consumers. Whether you work in production, logistics, engineering, sales, marketing, or a support function, everyone contributes to the same goal. We share a passion for our customers and for quality, driven by results, and each of us plays a part in making a difference.

By managing the entire value chain, from seed selection and cultivation to processing, packaging, distribution, quality, innovation, and flexibility are at the heart of everything we do. This enables us to respond quickly to emerging trends and the evolving needs of our customers.

Sustainability is not an ambition for tomorrow, it is a responsibility we embrace today. We continuously invest in sustainable farming practices, energy-efficient processes, and strong, long-term partnerships with growers, suppliers, and customers. Together, we are building a healthier future for our planet and for generations to come.

Working at Ardo means being part of an international family where collaboration, respect, commitment, and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. It is a place where your talent is valued, where you can grow and develop, and where you help preserve the best of nature every single day.

Here’s what you’ll do:

As Junior Procurement Officer you are part of the Group Procurement team in Ardooie, specialised in the strategic purchasing/sourcing of a large volume of materials and packaging for all Ardo factories and locations. Within Group Procurement, the specialized team in Packaging is responsible for the pre-press preparation and sourcing of packaging materials including flexible packaging (foils), paper-based packaging and various other materials such as labels, tape, glues etc… You will play a pivotal role in the operational support, data maintenance and follow-up of packaging procurement. You will report to the Group Sourcing Manager Packaging.

Your key responsibilities are:

Maintaining purchasing data in SAP (contracts and price agreements) including supporting the upcoming implementations in collaboration with local & group project teams.
Data expert for the packaging category: ensure the data quality (vendors, articles, purchasing conditions) and responsible for data quality issue resolution.
Executing and supporting the procurement plans in collaboration with our local replenishers and our suppliers.
Supporting the Buyer Packaging and the Sourcing Manager Packaging in various operational tasks: preparing budgets, cost analyses, reports, quality documentation …
International communication with all Ardo locations and suppliers.
Collaborate with Group Supply Chain, Local Supply Chain, QA and Sales/Marketing: this is a group role based in Ardooie HQ.

This is where you recognize yourself:

We are looking for a young graduate or junior professional with the following qualifications:

You have a Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, IT or related field
You have a strong affinity with systems & data management and an advanced level in Excel (pivot tables, graphs have no secret for you)
Experience with SAP is an asset
You are a good communicator: internally and externally
You are process-minded and detail-oriented, ensuring consistency and efficiency in workflows and data
You embody Ardo’s core values by being customer-focused, taking ownership, acting with passion, and leading with authenticity
You speak English fluently, knowledge of Dutch or French is a plus

What’s in it for you?

We offer you the opportunity to be part of an authentic and sustainable international company, with real growth opportunities and the freedom to actively participate in shaping the business and the opportunity to develop professionally. You will receive a full remuneration package in line with the level of this position. We care for our people and create family-friendly surroundings by offering you the flexibility to work 2 days/week from home.

Would you like to hear more about Ardo? Check our career page here: www.ardojobs.com.

Elise Bardyn

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Why work for Ardo?

Global Impact, Local Touch

With 17 units across 8 countries, a turnover of 1.4 billion, and products exported to over 100 countries, your work at Ardo impacts people worldwide. Be a part of an international team that retains a close-knit, local feel.

Career Growth in a Thriving Industry

In our team of around 4000 employees, every individual matters. We offer various opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement in a robust and thriving industry, ensuring you evolve as we grow.

Diverse and Inclusive

Embrace the opportunity to work with diverse teams from around the globe. At Ardo, we celebrate different cultures, ideas, and innovations brought in by our international family of employees.