Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator I English

Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator I English Do you have 3–4 years of experience in logistics and are ready for your next step — a role where you don't just execute but drive ideas, own processes, and leave your mark on how things are done? If you thrive on variety, love untangling complexity across sea, air, and road freight, and are energised by a scope that spans Europe and Africa, we'd love to meet you. ABOUT FINWERD Finwerd is a fast-growing ingredients and commodities company with operations in Amsterdam and Nigeria. As we scale up, our Logistics & Purchasing team is expanding — and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us. THE ROLE As Logistics coordinator, you will be the operational backbone of our logistics department, working directly with our Global Logistics Manager (GLM). You'll coordinate shipments across multiple freight modes — sea, air, and inland/road — manage purchasing activities, and play a key role in improving how we work, from ERP data quality to end-to-end process optimisation. This is not a seat-warmer role. We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and a bias for improvement. WHAT YOU'LL DO Purchasing Create and manage purchase orders for Finwerd NL and Finwerd Nigeria in our ERP system (Blending) Follow up with suppliers on delays, documentation, and discrepancies Maintain accurate supplier profiles, pricing, and lead time data Prepare purchasing data to support supplier negotiations alongside the GLM Support the development and rollout of supplier strategy Logistics Coordination Plan, book, and coordinate sea, air, and road freight shipments — including container loads to Nigeria and other African destinations Monitor supplier lead times, material readiness, and delivery dates; flag and resolve deviations Organise EU-based collections and deliveries of raw materials Ensure export documentation is complete, compliant, and properly archived Track critical ingredients to prevent supply disruptions Step in as GLM back-up for day-to-day operational activities when needed ERP & Process Improvement Maintain and improve data quality in our ERP system (Blending) Be the go-to person for internal departments on ERP-related queries Lead small improvement projects to enhance system usability and process efficiency Document agreed standards and working instructions (SOPs) Continuous Improvement Identify and propose cost and efficiency optimisations across NL and Nigeria operations Challenge the status quo and drive best practice implementation WHO YOU ARE Background 3–4 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, supply chain, or a similar role Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience We're open to all industries — what matters is your mindset, not your sector Skills & Tools Comfortable working with ERP systems; experience with Excel and PowerPoint Fluent in English (Dutch, Spanish, and/or French is a plus) EU driving licence is a plus The Person We're Looking For A natural multitasker who stays calm and sharp when several things need attention at once Independent enough to take ownership, collaborative enough to bring others along Adaptable — you don't need every answer upfront; you figure things out and move forward A creative problem-solver who sees ambiguity as an opportunity, not a blocker Hands-on, proactive, and structured — you close loops and keep things moving WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE EXCITING Real scope: You'll work across Europe and Africa, coordinating sea, air, and road freight — broad exposure that accelerates your logistics expertise fast Ownership: From day one, you'll manage your own processes and be encouraged to improve them Impact: Finwerd is growing — the work you do here shapes how the company scales Team: Small, senior, and collaborative — you'll work closely with the Global Logistics Manager and have direct influence on how the team operates Culture: We're a tight-knit team of 20+ people — young, international, and genuinely fun to work with. Think Friday ice cream tastings, team socials, and the occasional Formula 1 outing. Work hard, enjoy it too. Interested? Apply via LinkedIn. Please keep in mind that applications will be reviewed on Friday 2nd October, so you will hear from us then!