Purchase Assistant

As a Purchase Assistant, you’ll play a key role in sourcing the materials that power our horticultural innovations.

  • Van der Hoeven
  • MBO

The role: Purchase Assistant

Your responsibilities:

  • You create purchase orders in the system and check the resulting order confirmations.
  • In addition, you monitor the delivery times of the various purchase orders and, where necessary, link them to the transport planning.  
  • You are in contact with suppliers and inform the internal organisation about the status of orders and any deviations.

The department is continuously working to further optimise the support it provides to the organisation, and you actively contribute to this.

Your profile

  • You have completed vocational education and have several years of administrative work experience. 
  • You have an affinity with technology. 
  • In addition, you have a good command of Dutch and English.
  • Experience with computer systems and programmes such as Excel and Outlook is a requirement.
  • Your working method is characterised by accuracy and customer focus, and you have a flexible attitude to work. 
  • You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. 

What's in it for you

At Van der Hoeven, we believe in teamwork and support. We help each other in our work and share our experiences to achieve success together.

To ensure the future of our employees, we have developed the VDH Academy. This internal platform promotes knowledge sharing and provides opportunities for professional growth. We like to invest in the development of our employees.

At Van der Hoeven, fun is also an important part of our team spirit. Our staff association organizes various activities throughout the year, such as fun office drinks, barbecues and family events during the holidays. Our office is also equipped with areas where you can relax and play games.

At Van der Hoeven we value a positive work environment where we grow, learn and enjoy together.

 

Van der Hoeven is part of Arvesta, a Belgian parent company with strong roots in the agricultural sector. Within this group, Van der Hoeven operates independently as a specialist in innovative horticultural solutions.

Got your interest?

Apply via the online application form on the Arvesta website.

Would you like to know more about the position? Please contact our HR Advisor Heleen van der Vaart. Reach her at hr@vanderhoeven.nl

Nice to meet you

Heleen
van der Vaart

HR Advisor