Procurement Analyst

Job Description:

Why Join Us

Are you someone who enjoys analysing data and turning it into actionable insights? Do you have a background in procurement or are you simply curious about it? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Get ready to Own your career as a Procurement Analyst at Nutreco, an SHV company. In this global, data driven role, you will support our Amino Acids category by transforming complex, fragmented data into meaningful information that helps drive strategic sourcing - all contributing to our shared purpose of Feeding the Future.

You will be part of a centrally managed, global procurement team, working closely with the Category Manager, Lead Buyers in China and Amersfoort, and the Supply Planners to provide data based support for key decisions. You will also collaborate with Procurement Excellence and Global Procurement Intelligence to enhance datasets, reporting, and tools across the function.

• Transform procurement data into actionable insights that drive category strategies, sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and business performance.
• Design, develop, and continuously improve Power BI dashboards, datasets, and analytics solutions, delivering transparency on spend, supplier performance, market dynamics, and procurement KPIs.
• Apply advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to uncover opportunities, investigate business trends, assess supplier and market intelligence, and support strategic sourcing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Procurement, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Sustainability, and Legal to translate business needs into scalable data and reporting solutions.
• Deliver impactful reporting and performance insights while contributing to procurement digitalization, process excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You are analytical, curious, and energized by turning raw data into stories that make sense. You enjoy working with systems but also with people - asking questions, validating insights, and connecting the dots between operations, technology, and business impact. To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Experience or strong interest in retrieving, connecting, and analyzing data from ERP systems, data lakes, and other structured sources.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau), with the ability to convert data into clear business insights.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience validating data quality and ensuring results are accurate, logical, and business-relevant.
• Ability to create effective reports, dashboards, and visualizations that enable data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, acting as a trusted partner between business and IT while influencing across a global matrix organization.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

At Nutreco, an SHV company, you’ll join a global community united by the purpose of Feeding the Future. As part of our Procurement team, you will experience daily collaboration with experts across the world and contribute to decisions that meaningfully impact our business.

You will benefit from:

• A full-time hybrid position based in our Amersfoort office
• A competitive remuneration package and pension scheme
• 30 vacation days, with the option to buy/sell additional days
• A flexible working culture and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development across Nutreco and the wider SHV Group
• Learning merging technologies such as Generative and Agentic AI, Predictive Analytics, Intelligent Spend Analytics
• A safe environment where you can learn, experiment, and bring forward new ideas

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to…