Blue Lynx

Employment by Language for International Business Professionals.

English, bilingual & multilingual - executive search, recruitment, contracting & temporary staffing specialists.

LOOKING FOR MULTILINGUAL CANDIDATES

Are you looking for a new challenge in the Netherlands? Do you want to work in an international environment? Do you have previous office based experience and excellent professional skills?

Are you multilingual? Do you speak fluent English in combination with any of the following languages?

• Dutch
• German
• French
• Italian
• Spanish
• Danish
• Swedish
• Norwegian
• Finnish

Or any other European language?

If you answered YES to all of the above then BLUE LYNX is looking for YOU!

The know-how of Blue Lynx spans a broad spectrum of diverse disciplines: Accountancy & Finance, Marketing & Communications, CSR & Helpdesk, Logistics, Business & Management, ICT & Internet, Engineering, Sales, Secretarial/Administration and all Office Support Staff; across a multi sector canvas of the worlds leading industries. This indicates the scope of Blue Lynx in its ability to provide a seamless consulting solution to international business emanating from the Netherlands.

For more information, please send your CV in English and as a MS Word document to cv@bluelynx.com today and we will check what opportunities we have available for you.

NB - Please note that this is is not an actual vacancy, more of an open invitation to multilingual candidates based in the Netherlands.

For our client, a privately owned international company headquartered in Amsterdam, we are looking for a fluent French Account Manager to manage their key accounts. The company develop a technical solution sold to retail organizations, and they are a market leader in their industry.

Please note this job requires up to 70% travel within Europe, mainly to France.

Job Profile for Key Account Manager – France

In this position you will be responsible for the sales target at existing customers in France Belgium, Spain as well as in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To develop and manage the existing accounts of top 5 clients, particularly a large French Retail client
• To elaborate relations with high-potential clients in order to progress these accounts to the size of Key Account
• Meet a quarterly target sales objectives
• Keep an overall view on projects of our clients where you will monitor progress and completion while maintaining a helicopter view
• Work closely with Senior Management, Project Management and Marketing to leverage the business across the entire organisation
• Establish proactively strong professional relationships and credibility with business executives in the specific accounts
• Report directly to the Managing Director

Candidate Profile for Key Account Manager - France

• Must be native or fluent French (both written and spoken) with fluent English. Knowledge of Dutch / German would be a plus
• Should be educated to minimum Bachelor degree level
• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant and international work experience in a similar role (i.e. Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Key Account Manager or Sales Manager) for an technical/IT solutions organisation
• You have experience in account management of a Global 500 company
• You have a proven track record in exceeding quarterly target sales objectives
• Excellent communication, time management and presentation skills
• Experience in selling software or marketing related enterprise solutions
• Professional, ambitious, opinionated and dedicated, you are able to work independently and have a pro-active attitude
• Must be persistent and assertive
• Strong pluses: experience in managing retail accounts

Our client is one of the world leaders as a service supplier to the oil and gas industry in the offshore sector. They are currently looking to recruit for the following two positions:

• Junior Internal Auditor
• Expert Internal Auditor

Job Profile for Internal Junior & Expert Auditor

• Performing risks assessment and audit field work, identifying, reviewing, testing, analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of internal control
• Conducting interviews with auditees, reviewing and analysing evidence, document properly and formally the work performed and conclusions reached, communicate audit issues to management, and assist in the preparation of audit reports
• Analyse data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, opportunity for improvement, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and internal organisational policies, standards or procedures
• Communicate effectively with auditees at all levels, participating in discussions of findings and recommendations with audit clients
• Provide input to the annual audit risk assessment and audit planning process
• Perform compliance reviews and provide assistance related to compliance activities
• Provide assistance in developing audit programs and systems

In addition to the previous, the responsibilities of the Expert Auditor will include but will not be limited to:

• Documents control processes and identifies risks and their respective key mitigating controls by preparing flowcharts, memos and risk assessment matrix
• Leading the audit team in the execution of compliance, financial and operational audits, in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Standards, the approved audit work program, the audit schedule, and budgeted hours
• Documenting audit work performed in a proper and formal way
• Developing and revising audit objectives and work programs to effectively and efficiently test internal controls
• Communicating project findings and results and proposing alternative courses of action to remedy problems noted during the audit
• Developing and writing comprehensive audit reports on areas audited, clearly delineating audit findings and recommendations for corrective action in a consistent format
• Conducting special studies such as those required to discover mechanics of detected fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention

Candidate Profile for Internal Junior & Expert Auditor

• Must be fluent in English and should ideally have some knowledge of Italian. Good knowledge of Russian will be an added advantage
• Must have a Master Degree in Administration or Engineering
• Experience:
  • The Junior Internal Auditor Must have atleast 2 years of experience in a similar position
  • The Expert Internal Auditor must have at least 4-8 years professional experience as an Internal Auditor working in a complex multinational environment
• The Expert Internal Auditor should have a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Certification
• Must be available for travelling for at least 60% of the time
• Should have knowledge of internal controls, auditing techniques, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and IFRS
• High level of the following skills is required: Flexibility, Problem solving, Initiative, Focus to results, Communication both oral and written

Our client, an international non-profit organisation specialising in supporting the infrastructure of the internet through technical co-ordination, is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join their IT Department.   

Job Profile for Senior Software / Systems Engineer

• Contribute strongly to the development of the GII storage platform(s), based on Hadoop, HBASE and JAVA technology
• Provide technical support, system administration and maintenance of UNIX systems under the responsibility of the GII department
• Design, implement and maintain procedures and programs for administration and maintenance of the organisation’s GII platforms
• Prioritise operational tasks effectively, document procedures, set deadlines and work according to these
• Provide occasional second-line on-call support
• Be proactive in identifying problem areas and propose improvements
• Work in an Agile environment; deputise as a Scrum Master as required
• Maintain awareness of internal and external developments that can affect the operational needs of the organisation and participate in solving them
• Attend appropriate meetings and conferences and follow related mailing lists
• Deputise for GII Manager where required

Candidate Profile for Senior Software / Systems Engineer

• Must have excellent command of written and spoken English
• Must have a BS qualification in Computer Science or equivalent
• Must have 4+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or software development
• Must have solid experience with JAVA development and Spring Framework
• Should have a good understanding of software development process
• Should have proven experience with UNIX and network technology
• Should have in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and technologies (in particular, DNS and BGP)
• Ability to identify issues quickly, and analyse and resolve these issues using keen problem-solving skills in the areas of hardware, software and protocols

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale, resilient, (Hadoop) storage environments
• Experience with CFengine and Nagios
• Experience working in Agile software development environments, e.g. Scrum
• Experience in programming Big Data storage platforms

An exciting opportunity to join one of our international clients, lauching their branch office in The Hague.

Job Profile for Recruitment Consultant

• To monitor your own performance and productivity on a continuous basis with concerted effort to improve your performance on an ongoing basis
• To portray a good company image with regard to personal appearance and telephone manner, maintaining a professional approach at all times
• To be aware of and adhere to your responsibilities under the company’s equal opportunities policy and in general always behave in a professional and respectful manner to your colleagues, client contacts, Contractors, candidates and anyone else you deal with in your work
• Mobilise candidates with limited assistance
• Demonstrate consistent performance in achieving call targets
• Demonstrate consistent performance in terms of contractors placed
• Assist in on the job training for less experienced recruitment consultants
• Demonstrate the correct use of IT systems and that all work is performed to relevant quality procedures
• Identify leads for business development purposes, and follow up on these leads under supervision of team leader/senior consultant where appropriate
• Successfully managing existing accounts or clients under supervision of SC/TL
• Day to day interaction with key clients
• Knowledge of payroll procedures and understanding of the taxation issues relevant to contractors.
• Look after existing contractors

 Candidate Profile for Recruitment Consultants

• Previous experience within the Recruitment Industry
• Advantage if you have worked with highly skilled engineers
• Fluent Dutch and English
• Outgoing and confident personality
• Strong organisational skills smart and methodical
• Demonstrate ability to multi task and prioritise
• A good communicator articulate with a good telephone manner
  
   

Our client is a leading global financial information services company. Due to continual expansion their international client, based in Amsterdam, is now looking for a QA Analyst to join their existing team.

Job Profile for QA Analyst

• Reviewing business requirements and associated design documentation
• Attending appropriate workshops and meetings to ensure a sound understanding of developments prior to testing
• Coordinating the testing process by taking responsibility for overall progress and liaising with development and the business to ensure deadlines are met
• Developing test plans, approach, details and scripts
• Running manual tests on software ensuring it conforms to design and set standards
• Identify and develop improvements in the testing process, including automation
• Raising and resolving any issues / faults identified
• Manage risk and take contingency action where necessary
• Tracking test progress and reporting to key project stakeholders
• Input to the company-wide testing framework

Candidate Profile for QA Analyst

• Must be fluent both written and verbally in English. Knowledge of Dutch will be an added advantage
• Must have a university or equivalent degree, preferably in a computing or finance. An ISEB Certification will be an added advantage
• Should have good system / regression testing experience, ideally in a financial environment with a blend of manual and automated testing
• Should have good experience using JUnit or similar white-box testing frameworks
• Should have experience working with V and RAD development life-cycle methodologies and Java
• Should have good understanding of relational databases, SQL, stored procedures and other data manipulation technologies. Knowledge of VBA/VBScript programming will be added advantage
• Should have experience and understanding of the testing process, project test lifecycles, and techniques and knowledge and experience of financial markets
• Test lead experience is highly desirable. Some experience leading off shore teams would be advantageous
• Should have strong analytical and mathematical and interpersonal skills
• Should be able to work independently as well as within a team, is open minded, flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations, focused on delivery

Our Client, an international company within the medical industry is looking for a Technical Support Specialist, with excellent English and a native level of German, to join their Customer Support department.

Job Profile for Technical Support Specialist

The successful candidates should possess a combination of hands-on experience, service attitude with high level of communication skills; ability to listen and understand customers' needs, ability for troubleshooting and if necessary, forward the problem to the capable department/person and return to the customer with integrated solution, ability to create and maintain long lasting professional relationships by phone, emails and in face to face meetings.
The best candidate should be able to work in a flexible, fast-paced, changing and sometimes stressed environment. Please note that night shifts might required.

• Providing support to internal customers and trouble-shooting software’s technical issues
• Assisting with review of power point presentations, digital images and scans for marketing and/or sales materials as well as clinical education materials
• Investigating and analysing Software/Hardware-related customer inquiries, complaints and trouble-shooting .
• Accurately and thoroughly document information in the company’s database(s) about each contact they handle following defined parameters
• Ensure timely resolution to customer contact issue whether in-bound or out-bound
• Be alert to trends in requests and issues reported by customers.  Research information to answer  inquiries from customers and share learning’s with departmental peers and management
• Participate on weekly meeting to identify issues, measure data and provide results
• Work closely with the developers to find the best solution and support customised integration

Candidate Profile for Technical Support Specialist

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills AND Native level of German
• Experience supporting international customers
• Outstanding customer service skills and attitude
• Troubleshooting skills and flexibility
• Computer operating basic knowledge - MS Office - required
• Excellent ability to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to work in ambiguity and adjust to changing situations
• Ability to make decisions in an independent manner

Technical Skills:

• Must have 3+ years of experience providing support for internet applications, websites, ISPs etc
• Must have 2+ years of experience designing and developing HTML
• Must have 2+ years experience providing 2nd level IT support and desktop support
• Must have extensive experience working in a Windows XP, Windows 2000 environment
• Past experience working with graphics intensive 3D programs a plus

Our client is a leading international healthcare company dedicated to providing progressive management solutions to its customers. Operating in the global marketplace, they provide their customers with various devices and consumables, IT platforms and consultation services.

They are currently looking to recruit a Field Service Technician with fluent Dutch and English, and a high level grasp of English. The successful candidate will be based in the Southern Netherlands region, and provide services within this country, as well as throughout Belgium and Northern France.

Job Profile for Field Service Technician

• To provide customers with Installation of systems, to troubleshoot and repair when necessary, as well as proactively applying preventive maintenance
• To manage the minimal downtime on machines by offering full and effective training to site personnel and quick problem investigations
• To organise, coordinate and prepare application training programs
• To deliver training to site personnel to effectively use the companys application products
• Take responsible for coordinating and delivering technical training to customer personnel, as well as internally to employees
• To develop strong relationships with prospective customers by organising product demonstrations, as well as maintaining relationship with existing cliental by consistantlty promoting the company’s products and applications

Candidate Profile for Field Service Technician

• Must be fluent in Dutch and French (both written and verbal) with an additional high level grasp of English
• Must have a degree in technical engineering or alternative technical education with high level technical knowledge and application
• Should have at least 4 years experience in a Technical Service position within an engineering environment or similar
• Must display top level technical aptitude and understanding in order to, train customers and users on various products
• Should be able to offer the flexibility to travel within Belgium, the Netherlands and Northern region of France
• Should be able to work autonomously in a challenging, fast paced, stressful environment
• Should have the capacity to manage a challenging workload and within challenging time constraints
• Should have excellent presentation and communication skills
• Should be able to offer reliability and consistency
• Should be able to demonstrated computer skills
• Should have a full valid riving license
   

Our client, an innovative and independent distributor of electronic components is currently looking to expand their Amsterdam based team with a motivated and driven Sales Executive.

Job Profile for Sales Executive

To establish strong relationships with their account base (OEM and EMS customers) and to identify opportunities for buying and selling components and other technologies.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Work with management to develop account strategies and to set up deals on both the buy and sell side. Bring ideas on how we can improve our approach and offering set
• Network within assigned account base to uncover new opportunities and increase business with customer and market share for the company
• Generate and follow-up on sales leads within account base while developing and maintaining a strong list of contacts within the supply chain in your account base
• Meet or exceed profit quota on a monthly and an annual basis
• Solicit requirements and excess from customers, offer product, negotiate, and close deals
• Maintain detailed account information and records of conversations and deals in the contact manager system
• Continuously work accounts within your account base to identify and develop new contacts and avenues of business
• Provide both verbal and written feedback following customer engagements
• Identify and communicate trends within the high technology supply chain and the distribution arena and share these with the team
• Communicate effectively with the group to leverage existing business relationships while capitalizing on newly established relationships. Pass on leads where appropriate through the use of the Sales at Work contact manager system
• Follow-up with customers to insure high customer satisfaction level. Quickly bring to the attention of management any issues or problems
• Continually generate new business opportunities
• Set up meetings with customers to further develop relationships and sell

Candidate Profile for Sales Executive

• MUST be fluent in English, possessing outstanding written and spoken communication skills. Fluency in other languages, specifically French, German or Scandinavian languages is a plus
• Has several years related sales experience and the demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships and sell commodity products in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Educated to HBO/Bachelor degree level
• Must exhibit a professional telephone manner, be articulate, display a courteous demeanor and possess exceptional interpersonal skills
• Capable of handling several tasks simultaneously, stress tolerance, analytical abilities
• Professional personal presentation
• Initiative and reliability

Next to competitive base salary and package, our client offers a very generous incentive plan based on performance.

Our client, an innovative and independent distributor of electronic components is currently looking to expand their Amsterdam based team with a motivated and driven Buyer.

Job Profile for Buyer

The Buyer’s responsibilities include working with the Commodity Manager in all facets of the procurement of components and support of sales staff within their particular commodity. 

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Sourcing of product in response to customer requirements and for proactive offers for sales
• Negotiating for the procurement of product to include price, terms and ship date
• Ensuring quality in the sourcing of product
• Purchasing of product, negotiation of shipping terms and delivery date
• Vendor development-builds strong long term relationships with key vendors and sourcing partners
• Vendor qualification
• Population and maintenance of CRM
• Tracking and reporting market developments, happenings and trends; provides input into the biweekly Green Sheet
• Proactively bring offers of product to sell
• Making 100-150 outbound sourcing calls per day
• Communicating with sales and commodity managers
• Expertly qualifying offers and providing information about offers to the sales and commodity teams
• Providing market information gleaned from discussions with vendors
• Get availabilities from vendors so that the outside inventory can be populated

Candidate Profile for Buyer

• MUST be fluent in English, possessing outstanding written and spoken communication skills. Fluency in other languages, specifically French, German or Scandinavian languages is a plus
• Must have 2 years experience in a similar role or in sales
• Must have excellent communication and commercial skills
• Must exhibit a professional telephone manner, be articulate, display a courteous demeanor
• Capable of handling several tasks simultaneously, stress tolerance, analytical abilities
• A self starter with initiative and reliability

Next to a competitive base salary and package, our client offers a very generous incentive plan based on performance.

Our client, an innovative and independent distributor of electronic components is currently looking to expand their Amsterdam based team with a motivated and driven Business Developer.

Job Profile for Business Developer

Establishes strong relationships with junior and senior level supply chain and financial personnel at selected Fortune 100 technology companies to identify opportunities. Main priorities will be developing key new and existing accounts and overall GP growth within the prescribed target base.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to

• Generate and follow-up on sales leads within account base while developing and maintaining a strong list of contacts within the supply chain in your account base with the goal of opening and expanding the existing business within the targeted  accounts
• Work with the Managing Director, develop key account strategies and travel plans to build relationships and business in key target accounts
• Drive requirements into the inside sales force and work to increase the flow of requirements and the opportunities to develop tactical business within key accounts.
• Act as regional account manager for key accounts on account base-spearhead bi- weekly planning and coordination sessions and develop programs for increasing GP within these accounts
• Communicate effectively with the MD and the inside sales group to leverage existing business relationships while capitalizing on newly established relationships
• Anticipate where issues and opportunities may crop up and develop relationships within those areas to capitalize
• Act as overall communication liaison and point person for all matters within the account.
• Provide both verbal and written feedback following customer engagements

Candidate Profile for Business Developer

• MUST be Fluent in English, written and spoken. Any other additional European languages are a plus.
• MUST have a BA or BS degree as a minimum
• MUST have a proved sales track record for Fortune 500 clients
• Willingness to travel to visit new and existing clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with boardroom level presentation skills
• Demonstrates a strong analytical mind and creative problem solving attitude
• Previous experience managing outsourcing relationships and providing supply chain solutions within the electronics industry preferred

Our Client, a global leader in fashion design, licensing and distribution, is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk:

Job Profile for Account Payable    

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Accurate recording of invoice, intercompany booking and general ledger entries
• Payment processing
• Monitoring and supporting trade payables processing
• Developing and improving AP/IC procedures and controls
• Following up on supplier account issues
• Actively participating in the monthly closing process on the Accounts Payable area

Candidate Profile for Accounts Payable   

• Must be fluent in English and in Italian
• Business administration education with a minimum of 3 -5 years of relevant work experience with a finance department, preferably in an international Accounts Payable environment
• Strong computer skills, including advanced use of Excel, Word, database applications, query software

Our client is one of the world leaders as a service supplier to the oil and gas industry in the offshore sector. They are currently establishing a new office in the Netherlands located in central Rotterdam. This is a very exciting opportunity to work and grow within such a well established organisation.

Job Profile

The HSE Manager will support the Top Management and report to company Managing Director and corporate HSE Offshore Manager.

The responsibilities of the HSE Manager include but are not limited to:

• Monitor the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures
• Provide for motivation and familiarisation of all company personnel respecting the importance of complying with company system procedures and all safety equipment provided
• Assist the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Departments dealing with Clients in all issues concerned with Health and Safety at work
• Conduct safety audits both internal and external and on Sub-contractors
• To take part in accident / incident investigation, carry out analysis of accident / incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans
• To provide technical support to Senior Management on any safety related subjects
• To develop in-house safety training programs and ensure implementation
• To provide safety related engineering input into new projects and modification programmes
• To perform Risk Assessment
• To provide Safety support and advice, including supervision on preparation of plans and procedures for initial contract start up activities
• To draw up policies and guidelines for the company group regarding quality and the protection of health, safety and the environment, ensuring that the group’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environment System is defined, updated, improved and disseminated, providing specialist assistance and support to the various company activities
• Co-ordinate health and auxiliary health activities for the company; ensure that programmes and measures are defined and implemented for medical aspects and industrial hygiene
• To ensure that knowledge is disseminated and acquired by all personnel, defining conduct in line with Company policies
• To ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the company’s policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with specific procedures
• To develop and ensure the implementation of the HSE Management System
• To ensure that all sites activities carried out by the company are conducted in strict accordance with HSE Standards and with the requirements/specifications of the Project
• To act as HSE focal point for the work and to develop an emergency response plan in the event of any incident
• To establish an HSE monitoring and audit program applicable to all phases of the operations
• To promote environmental and safety awareness amongst the workforce and to hold regular site meetings with supervisors, workers, sub contractors etc on HSE matters relevant to the project
• To provide HSE support and advice to the project/site manager
• To ensure the development of spill contingency plan and monitor implementation.
• To ensure the development of Waste/Chemical/Water Management Plan, obtain relevant permits from authorities and monitor implementation
• To ensure compliance with noise regulations requirements
• To ensure and monitor protection of air quality within the project activities
• To establish an environmental monitoring and audit program applicable to all phases of the operations

Candidate Profile

• Must be Fluent in English (Dutch Advantageous)
• Graduate in Engineering
• Previous Experience in HSE Management with offshore competencies
• HSE certifications
• Knowledge of software and process systems
• Dynamic and proactive
• Acts responsibly and with integrity
• Energetic and passionate about your work

For our client in the scientific field, based in Hoofddorp, we are currently looking for an experienced Accountant.

Job Profile for Accountant

The is reporting to the GL Team Lead and will be responsible for complete, accurate and meaningful financial statements and analysis for several of our client’s European businesses. This encompasses both internal and external reporting, as well as various business analyses and account reconciliations.

• Lead the financial close process for selected European entities across all business areas
• Audit and review information from entities that are not on SAP
• Analyse and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Payroll accounting
• Lead preparation and distribution of internal financial statements
• Review of financials with business managers
• Quarterly fluctuation analyses
• Perform weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Prepare work papers to assist external auditors and tax advisors
• Work with external advisors on annual accounts and company tax return preparation
• Preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings
• Initiate and implement process improvements
• Ensure that process documentation is kept up to date. This includes documentation of business models such as rentals and loyalty programs
• Work with other areas of the finance organisation to achieve common goals
• Participate in intra and inter departmental projects
• Provide guidance and accounting assistance for personnel in the support organisations
• Liaise with Business Managers and finance colleagues in the US on a variety of financial and accounting matters
• Assist in the integration of acquisitions
• Initiate bank guarantees when required
• Follow up on execution of audit responses

Candidate Profile for Accountant

• MUST BE Fluent in English, Spanish AND Italian (both written and spoken)
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience in accounting, preferably within an international company with manufacturing and/or warehousing and distribution activities. Familiar with principles of manufacturing and service accounting
• Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, i.e. HEAO BA or equivalent
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to meeting deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Service and customer oriented
• Well organised with attention to detail
• Team player

Our client is a strong competitor in the paper industry, with its headquarters in Asia. This international company is looking to extend their Benelux headquarters in Rotterdam with a sales representative to develop their channel sales.

Job Profile

• Become an expert in the different channels within your area of responsibility, knowing which ones are there and what their market share is, maintaining up to date information and keeping an eye on new prospects
• Formulate a strategy and action plan to develop the channel sales
• Visit current key channels and new possible channels to increase product placement
• Monitor trade prices and maintain a stable price structure, including the end user price
• Analyse and report competitor’s movements and their branding strategies

Candidate Profile

• Must be fluent in English, fluency in Dutch is a strong advantage, further fluency in French would be an asset as well
• Must have a Bachelor degree or higher in Marketing
• Solid 1-3 years sales record in FMCG sales, channel sales or in the paper industry
• Car owner with valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel up to 70% within the Benelux
• Excellent communication skills, representative and a driven self starter!

Our client is a strong competitor in the paper industry, with its headquarters in Asia. This international company is looking to extend their Benelux headquarters in Rotterdam with a new webmaster.

Job Profile

• Update the website content using the CMS system
• Propose online marketing campaign to promote the brand in EU region
• Monitor and improve the website traffic
• Improve the SEO ranking of the European and Dutch website
• Coordinate with the Asian Headquarters to implement Channel Mapping, channel visit systems and E-ordering systems

Candidate Profile

• Must be fluent in English AND Dutch
• Must have a Bachelor degree or higher in IT or Marketing
• Must have 1-3 years experience in website development, online marketing or channel marketing
• Experienced in HTML, CMS, Joomla, DotNetDuke, Java, Flash and other website management tools
• Experienced in SEO, google analytics and website ranking tools

For our client in the scientific field, based in Hoofddorp, we are currently looking for a service oriented Technical Support Representative for the French Market.

Job Profile for Technical Support Representative

Provide support to customers with inquiries regarding account information, products and services.  Focus on identifying issues using troubleshooting techniques.  Make empowered decisions and work to provide resolution quickly and efficiently. 

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Provide quality customer and follow-up support by answering questions posed by both internal and external customers
• Provide support for processing orders, and answering customer questions related to accounts, products, and services
• Work within all the standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WI) and policies
• Document customer transactions in a computer based tracking system SAP
• Work to support call center phone metrics
• Identify opportunities to educate customers on proper usage and functionality of our clients products
• Responsible for handling difficult customer situations turning them into a positive customer experience
• Responsible for seeking assistance on difficult customer issues when necessary
• Support an expanding base of veterinary products
• Responsible for balancing customers needs with corporate objectives and policies
• Responsible for following established guidelines and appropriate communication of issues regarding products and services.
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile for Technical Support Representative

• MUST be native French with fluent English, written and spoken
• Must have at least 1-2 years of experience in customer service or technical support in a fast-paced, business environment. A background in science is a plus
• Excellent customer service skills which support our clients mission and value statement.
• Ability to handle difficult customer situations and seek assistance on difficult situations.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Ability to effectively function in a team environment and support teammates by being flexible and presenting a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to multi task effectively
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office. Understanding of SAP and Antrim preferred
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to balance common sense budget management with corporate objectives when offering free products and services
• Proven follow up skills
• Exhibits a high level of drive and determination and shows initiative
• Ability to listen to and comprehend information and feedback
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong mathematical skills.  Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to calculate discounts
• Understand general statistical and analytical techniques
• Ability to use and demonstrate an understanding of the technology used in the products that the group supports as well as that of our competitors

For our international client in the IT recruitment sector, we are looking for an experienced IT Recruiter to develop and manage accounts in the Netherlands and Europe. This company is a young and dynamic entrepreneurial company who have recently opened an office in The Netherlands.

Job Profile for IT Recruiter

The IT Recruiter’s objective is to maximize revenue from key accounts. The successful candidate will be responsible for finding and developing their own client base. 

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Developing accounts, managing accounts,  sustaining and maximising revenues from key accounts
• Growing named clients into key accounts
• Working with all the sales consultants within the company to develop revenue streams
• Developing  new business accounts
• Identify market trends to grow incremental revenue
• Planning and preparing presentations
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships
• Administering accounts and writing reports
• Providing management with client feedback

Candidate Profile for IT Recruiter

• MUST be fluent English, written and spoken. Additional European languages, including Dutch would be a plus
• Must have at least 2 years IT Recruitment experience in a Sales driven recruitment agency
• Must have a strong commercial drive and be target driven
• Good business sense
• Good communications skills, both writing and verbally
• To be self-motivated but able to work as part of a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• A positive attitude
• Customer  focus
• Good listening skills
• Composure
• Good negotiation skills and persuasiveness
• Confidence presenting to groups of people
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information
• A smart appearance and professional manner
• To enjoy networking and meeting new people

For our international client, based in the Amsterdam region, we are currently looking for a Technical Support Representative to join their European team.

Job Profile for Technical Support Representative

• Answering the telephone "hot line" and written or Internet-based inquiries from customers regarding company products for the native language region and depending on language skills for customers in other regions
• Analysing problems with nonfunctioning electro/mechanical equipment or software applications to identify problem area(s) and recommend corrective action
• Recommending solutions to customer application questions
• Maintaining log of problems so that recurring problems can be reported to product development
• Discussing with customers (internal and external) technical aspects of product installation, operation and maintenance relative to sales and/or repair considerations
• Handling telephone interface and initiates follow-up calls/paperwork in accordance with customer complaint procedure
• Handling written customer communications in the form of email and web-chat in support of pre-sale and post-sale customer inquiries
• May, in the future, handle customer video chat interactions in support of pre-sale and post-sale customer inquiries
• Giving interface compatibility information to customers on company released products
• May handle customer product repair invoicing and assist in preparation of customer service statistics
• Checking status of repair orders following customer request
• Using professional concepts; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Applying system knowledge on Windows applications, ERP database (Oracle 11i) order management
• Working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. 
• Maintaining internal and some external contacts
• Receiving general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments

Candidate Profile for Technical Support Representative

• MUST BE NATIVE French WITH fluent English AND Fluent Italian and Spanish, written and spoken. Fluency in Portuguese or Dutch would be an added advantage
• HBO degree or equivalent experience
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in technical support
• Certification in call management systems / MCDST / Unified Communication would be an advantage
• Customer Focused, people oriented, strong independent behavior, strong commercial affinity
• Strong communication skills, ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships, a team player
• Ability to work and perform under pressure

Our client provides an attractive compensation package including a base salary, bonus, stock and health benefits

Our client is a leading global chemical company with their European headquarters in the centre of Rotterdam.  They are currently looking for an experienced Sales and Supply Lead for their European Ethylene business.

Job Profile for Sales and Supply Lead

The goal is to enhance our client’s competitive position in the market by ensuring the lowest ethylene acquisition costs and the highest revenues. The purpose of the job is to ensure the optimum commercial balance (short & middle term) between the ethylene requirements from our internal (Polyethylene, POSM and Catalloy) and external (PVC, EO) customers with the ethylene availability (own assets and supply contract portfolio) at the best economic conditions. Critical for achieving the goal is to optimise the execution of the contract portfolio, plan and organise the coverage of ethylene imbalances (i.e. imports/exports, spot deals), negotiate time and geographical swaps and logistic contracts.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Accountable for ensuring the optimum ethylene balance at the minimum acquisition costs
• Optimise the execution of the ethylene purchasing contracts
• Seek and negotiate the best conditions for the short term contracts as well as spot deals
• Accountable for minimising logistic costs by ensuring the maximum usage of geographical and time swaps capitalising on the company’s geographical presence
• Lead the critical middle and long term negotiations with logistic partners to ensure the company has the most competitive logistic position in the market
• Actively contribute to the middle and long term supply & sales contracts negotiation by assisting the Business Manager
• Ensure a deep and updated knowledge of the ethylene trading, markets and balances as well as a fluid contact with the external business partners
• Lead the internal interface among business, manufacturing, logistic and internal customers. Ensure all stakeholders are timely and accurately informed of the relevant mid term & operational matters and/or issues
• Accountable for the timely and accurate management & operational reporting and proper and smooth information flow
• Lead the operational team

Candidate Profile for Sales and Supply Lead

• MUST be fluent in English, possessing excellent communication skills. Additional fluency in German and/or French are considered an advantage
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in a multinational company of which a minimum of 7 years professional experience in commercial negotiations in similar position
• Proven knowledge of the petrochemical industry
• University or equivalent degree with economic or industrial background
• Influential and a strong decision maker and negotiator
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Teamwork attitude. Ability to cascade business drivers to a multi-location team
• Driven by getting results and focus on added value solutions
•  Proactively seeking business opportunities and improvement areas
• Analytical and systematic approach to standard business subjects but also to complex issues with multiple stakeholders

Our client, an American world leader in the insurance industry, are recruiting a corporate professional in the position of Head of Internal Communications.

Mandate for Head of Internal Communications

• Develop and implement an integrated internal communications program on an annual basis with relevant KPIs to engage employees globally in key business developments, leadership communications and sector-specific issues consistent with our client's strategic objectives.  The integration of new technologies should be a priority
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal communications programs for our client's corporate employees (approx. 350 international staff members)
• Support leadership communications (Executive Board and Management Board) as well communications with the Global Leadership Team (top 100 senior managers internationally) to ensure alignment, clarity of strategic objectives and a dynamic framework for cascading communications throughout the organisation
• Maintain a close working network with country and business unit internal communications managers to ensure relevance of communications and to capture key business developments and their relation to the larger client story

Job Profile for Head of Internal Communications

• Responsible for planning and managing the communications process for issuing the client's Group Financial Results, announcements pertaining to progress on the client's international growth strategy and key business developments in close cooperation with the Senior Vice President of Group Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications team
• Developing and managing the appropriate tools, systems and processes that enable the dissemination of group-wide information, data and knowledge from the Corporate Center to Senior Business Leaders and key stakeholders within various country units
• Developing and implementing an internal communications strategy to support the key initiatives of the newly-established global HR Director and team, consistent with the clients strategic objective of empowering employees and achieving an engaged employee community
• Support the broad internal communications needs of various departments of the Corporate Center, ensuring that relevant stakeholders in specific areas and business units have the critical information they need and the context to assess its relevance in their day-to-day functions
• Ownership and ongoing development of the client's global intranet platform

Candidate Profile for Head of Internal Communications

• 8-10 years internal communications experience, specifically in a global multi-national/cultural or corporate environment
• Proven track record of supporting CEO-level internal communications
• Change management experience
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective internal communications strategies
• Strong financial-sector and business acumen; able to translate complex business developments for a broad audience
• Extensive understanding of digital/social media and their potential for enhancing effectiveness of corporate communications
• Demonstrated experience overseeing print, video and digital communications media (corporate magazines, digital magazines, video production for intranet)
• Preferred experience working with senior management to facilitate enhanced communications skills
• Strategic-minded with keen judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English (American English) - knowledge of Dutch seen as an added benefit

Our client, a world leader in the insurance industry, is recruiting a corporate professional in the position of Internal Communications Specialist.

The Internal Communications Specialist will support our client's Group Internal Communications program with the creation, implementation and management of a broad range of communications initiatives and vehicles to deepen employee awareness of the company mission. Core responsibilities of the Internal Communications Specialist will be message alignment between Group and country units, planning and executing internal campaigns, day-to-day internal communications about key business developments across organisation and the development of further activities to promote the sense of “one” organisation across its various markets.

The Internal Communications Specialist reports directly to the Head of Internal Communications in his/her day-to-day functions.

Job Profile for Internal Communications Specialist

• Support development of the global intranet, working with the Intranet Manager to create and implement editorial content in collaboration with country unit colleagues
• Assist in aligning Group internal communications with country unit colleagues, particularly during quarterly results and to communicate other significant business developments
• Support senior management communications and internal communications to ensure message alignment
• Support the editorial team and publisher in developing relevant editorial content for print magazine and the companion digital magazine and also includes the effective launch of these vehicles
• Develop and execute ongoing staff communications and activities to engender closer working relationships; sharing of information in a timely manner; communicate developments within Global businesses
• Support various communications initiatives of other Corporate Center departments – Compliance, Human Resources, Solvency II

Candidate Profile for Internal Communications Specialist

• University degree; 3-5 years in a corporate communications setting
• Mother Tongue English – both written and oral (preferably American English)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong collaborative skills yet resourceful and able to work independently upon pre-agreed objectives and priorities
• Keen sense of judgment
• Track record for developing/supporting coordinated internal communications

For one of our international clients, we are currently looking for a motivated Account Representative with a strong technical affinity to join their Amsterdam based team.

Job description for Account Representative

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Effectively manage relationships with customers, resolving all issues/problems in a professional and timely manner, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction
• Provide advice to the customer and sell the company’s products and services
• Liaise internally with different departments to solve customer problems
• Process inquiries, quotes and orders and administers correctly in order entry program
• Provide support to the field sales staff
• Coordination and communication with field sales; including extensive telephone contact and internally by utilising communication programs
• Occasionally go on field trips and attend trade shows

Candidate Profile For Account Representative

• Must be business fluent in Danish or Swedish and English.
• Medium level of education – High School, HAVO, diploma
• Solid experience with being in regular phone contact with customer, customer service, call centers, inside sales etc.
• Administration experience – secretarial, organisation, filing, computers etc.
• Experience in working on the UK market
• Minimum of three years working for one company
• Has lived in Holland for a minimum of two years
• Must be computer literate
• An interest in technical issues is a definite advantage
• Proactive work approach
• A good communicator both face to face and on the telephone
• A strong eye for detail, must work well under pressure and be able to multitask
• Our client is looking for a motivated person who is a team player, positive, responsive and curious

Our Client, an international chemical distributor is looking for a Product Data Coordinator with excellent English to join their international Data Management team. The Product Data Coordinator will be responsible for creating and maintaining materials data using SAP. They will also support the data migration and contribute to set up and maintain a product hierarchy.

Job Profile for Product Data Coordinator

• Timely and accurate creation of materials data
• Timely and accurate maintenance of central materials data
• Own and explain the materials data set up within the program
• Guard the integrity of materials data and hierarchy, using business intelligence tool and program
• Effective support of data migration
• Contribute to the structure of an EMEA and Global material hierarchy

Candidate Profile for Product Data Coordinator

• Must be fluent in English
• Must have knowledge of chemicals and dangerous goods (for example their classification, their import / export codes and attributes)
• Must have experience in data creation using an ERP system (SAP, BAAN, JDEdwards, etc.)

Our client is one of the largest exporters within their field. They are a fast growing company with high ambitions and are now looking for an experienced Buyer to join their established team in Rotterdam.

Job Profile  

• Responsible for the ongoing procurement of high quality raw materials to be exported to their clients
• Maintaining and growing the commercial relationship with existing suppliers and developing new procurement opportunities in the European market
• Being able to work independently and sharing market knowledge
• Frequently communicating and travelling to meet with existing suppliers within Europe
• Negotiating terms and conditions of supplier agreements
• Maintaining quality specifications and resolving quality issues as they arise
• Gathering market information for further analysis
• Researching new market opportunities in close cooperation with the logistics team
• Presenting the company to potential suppliers
• Frequently communicating with the back office and the logistics team while striving for operational excellence

Candidate Profile

• Must be Fluent in Italian and English with additional language French, Spanish or Dutch
• Must have 3-5 years experience in a commercial environment (within procurement)
• Must enjoy cold acquisitions
• Must have a valid driver’s license with safe driving record
• Must have a degree level education
• Trustworthy with strong people skills and the ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships
• Professional appearance
• Strong negotiation and analytical/problem solving abilities
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Self-motivation, entrepreneurial mentality combined with strong time- management skills

Our client is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of lightweight communication equipment. They are currently looking for a Native Spanish speaker with fluent English and Fluent Italian or French to work as Customer Service Representative and join their international team.  

Job Description for Customer Service Representative

The role focuses on managing all the customer service activities for our business partners, OEM’s and retail customers, primarily for a specified region and depending on language skills for customers in other regions. The role requires an active cooperation with other departments in the Amsterdam branch

• Order Management for selected customers
• Call Handling (inbound and outbound)
• Handling of service and return requests as per defined processes
• Reviewing current customer service processes and structures on cost and time effectiveness
• Reporting
• Supporting other departments when needed
• Providing close cooperation with sales, logistics, supply chain Managers and finance
• Providing active sales support to the field sales team

Candidate Profile for Customer Service Representative

• MUST BE Native Spanish with Fluent English and Fluent Italian or French
• HBO degree or equivalent experience
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in customer support positions
• Key contact for selected customers and sales
• Initiating and driving further efficiency improvements
• Customer focused, people oriented, strong independent behavior
• Strong commercial affinity
• Strong communication skills, ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships (a team player)
• Ability to work and perform under pressure

Our client provides an attractive compensation package including a base salary, bonus, stock options, health benefits.

Our client is the world leader in the crude oil industry and a world leader in natural gas reserves, highly respected and extremely prestigious. When you are looking to work in a dynamic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual organisation in The Hague then read further.

The company also has a substantial international refining and marketing presence, with affiliates and joint ventures in China, the US, Republic of Korea, the Philippines and Japan.

Job Profile for Accountant

• Preparation of financial statements
• Lead on Financial Reporting Systems
• Act as Finance Business partner in supporting the AOC functions
• Overseas commercial services to joint venture partners
• Knowledge of corporate & VAT taxes in the UK and The Netherlands
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile for Accountant

• Fluent English & Dutch
• Master degree in Economic/Business Studies or equivalent, Certified Accountant
• 5 to 8 years of accounting experience preferable with a major international Company
• Fiscal Knowledge

Our international client in the retail industry, is looking for a Junior Supply Chain Project Manager to manage and advise  the global subsidiaries and partners in their Supply Chain processes. This company works on franchise basis and has numerous partners worldwide.

Job Profile for Junior Supply Chain Project Manager

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing Supply Chain technical support to all company partners as part of the Operations Team. There is currently significant involvement with Partners in China and Russia
• Support the implementation of new Distribution Centres and provide guidance on warehouse design and operation (This work is supported by an external expert)
• Actively drive the work program of the three major Action Groups focused on Warehousing, Retail Technology and Transport
• Monitor new developments and innovations in all aspects of Supply Chain and retail technology
• Providing an information service to partners on such developments via newsletters and reports
• Organising conferences and meetings to support the exchange of knowledge and knowhow between countries including work groups, study visits and research reports
• Supporting the Managing Director and or the Operations Manager in developing the Business

Candidate Profile for Junior Supply Chain Project Manager

• Must be native in English (both verbally and written). Any additional languages are a plus
• Looking for a graduate with 2 years work experience in an analytical Supply Chain Management role
• Must have a relevant University Degree in Logistics /Supply Chain /Transportation preferably a Masters
• Ideally should have experience within the Retail or food related industry
• Must have excellent communication and reporting skills
• Creative thinker with a can do approach
• Self directed and able to work under own initiative
• Able to adapt and operate in diverse international cultures
• Strong organisational skills
• Must be willing to travel both nationally and internationally – 25%

Our Client, a leading global media company is currently looking for a Senior Marketing Executive who will be responsible for the strategic and operational marketing activities for the Food Ingredients exhibitions as well as the online/print activities.  

Job Profile for Marketing Executive

• Coordinating all (visitor) marketing activities related to  Food ingredients (Fi), Health ingredients (Hi) and Natural ingredients (Ni)  exhibitions worldwide
• Contributing and implementing the operational  marketing planning
• Responsibility for maintaining and building the profile of the event brand through marketing communication and coordination with the teams
• Propositioning expenditure budgets for marketing activities and preparing product marketing plans
• Responsible for the timely management, production and consistency of all printed materials
• Responsible for the implementation of the media plan
• Writing and/or editing promotional copy, press releases and sales letters
• Responsible for the implementation of all on-site activities
• Identifying future growth areas and through analysis of data and market intelligence reports

Candidate Profile for Marketing Executive

• Must speak and write excellent English (Business level)
• The successful candidate will have at least two years of marketing experience, ideally in exhibitions/events
• A creative person with the ability to multi-task in a hectic environment
• Working with colleagues globally requires a team player with strong  interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team player and team leader skills
• Keen commercial and strategic sense
• Good knowledge of operating system (CRM, reporting system, campaign management system)
• Practical organisational ability
• Proven people and managerial skills
• Result driven

Our client, a Japanese company in the manufacture and sales of high tech lighting products, is currently looking for a Sales Representative to generate sales in Spain/Iberia.  

Job Profile for Sales Representative

The Sales Representative is responsible for identifying, qualifying and generating sales opportunities and pursuing these to successful closure. He/she must present solutions to potential customers or identify new opportunities as well as maintain current customer base.  Must be capable of developing customer relationships at all levels and guide sales through opportunity planning, project sales, design involvement and value selling. Must be well-versed in the details of the companies products and be able to promote these to customers both remotely and in person. Negotiate pricing and terms with customers.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• International industrial sales of LED products.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge, application requirements, competitive landscape and market dynamics
• Indentify and develop new business while maintaining and increasing existing business
• Develop and deliver presentations and proposals to achieve desired results
• Market Research
• Data maintenance
• Reporting to seniors in Europe / corporate HQ in Japan
• Administration related to your job, including monitoring collection of accounts
• Travelling in and around Europe approx. 30%-40% or more and generate trip reports
• Attend Trade Shows and Conferences as needed with Manager approval
• Ability to sell on value instead of price alone
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for achieving sales target

Candidate Profile for Sales Representative

• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English. An additional European language would be an advantage – Dutch is a definite plus
• Must have at least 3-5 years Sales experience in the LED or LED related industry
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from accredited institution strongly preferred
• Technically-minded, ability to discuss products and developments with clients
• High energy and passion towards achieving sales objectives through solving customers needs
• Interpersonal skills required to work efficiently and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and outside customers
• Ability to cultivate sustained relationships with key employees of targeted customers at all appropriate levels
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to pay attention to details and gather comprehensive information on customer needs and competition
• Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information
• Strong oral, written and technical communication skills
• Ability to present, persuade, negotiate, and close business
• Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Proficient computer skills MS Office
• Team player
• High flexibility
• Self starter
• Open to different cultures

A world leader and specialist within their field of expertise in commercial branding, our client offers an international and multicultural work environment.  With 200 manufacturing facilities and offices in over 60 countries, our client is now looking for a Purchasing IT Analyst to join their team based near Leiden.

Job Profile Purchasing IT Analyst - English 

The Purchasing IT Analyst will provide IT analytical support linking Procurement team activities to the financial impact of the P&L. This position will provide key insight and analysis into the material cost impact of the P&L on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse inflation/deflation, material cost out tracking, total cost out reporting, and ownership of material cost into the analysis of throughput
• Provide key insight and analysis into the material cost impact
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure all reporting requirements are met
• Continually seek process improvements and leverage best practices across the business
• Update purchasing database, month end reporting, corporate and business schedules, and bridging of material cost
• Track supplier rebate agreements, monthly accrual and analysis including account reconciliation, communication of impact and forecasting to facilitate linkage to the material cost activities
• Provide timely, accurate updates of material inflation and material cost out initiatives to facilitate the forecasting process. Work to establish a 12 month focus on the forecast at all times
• Support ad hoc analysis as required. Engage in continuous improvement, process enhancements and/or process failure resolution when effectively scoped, prioritisedand resourced
• Support internal and external audits and SOX testing

  Candidate Profile Purchasing Analyst - English 

• Candidate should be living locally to the Leiden area
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience with SAP or Oracle
• Technically minded
• 3 to 5+ years related experience
• Exceptional analytical and organisationalskills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in proficiently using computers and related software in performing purchasing analysis tasks, specifically setting up spreadsheet formulas, linking spreadsheets, extracting data, developing graphs
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, graphs, and macros in WordPerfect or similar word processing program as well as set up tables, queries, and reports in Access or similar database program
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex financial and statistical information in a clear fashion
• Able to make presentations to large groups
• Ability to communicate and build positive working relationships with all levels of management and employees
• Fluency in English is extremely important for this role
• French and/or German is considered an advantage

Our client is a market leader in managing the payroll and financial affairs of professional consultants and contractors working in a variety of industries across Europe. An excellent opportunity to join an enterprising and growing company has arisen in their European Operations Centre. They are looking for a professional, self-motivated individual to work as a Business Development Consultant in the Business Team.

Job Profile for Business Development Consultant

• Identify and generate new leads and business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with agencies, clients and consultants
• Identify and understand clients’ needs through a range of effective communication competencies
• Establish first choice relationship status with top recruitment agencies in the UK
• Expertly explain our systems to the client/agency/consultant in detail and handle questions about our products and services
• Successfully follow up on leads provided by agencies and end clients
• Provide quotations and simplistically explain our payroll solution to the consultant by telephone and email, with the aim to ensure a high closure rate and superb service

Candidate Profile for Business Development Consultant

• Must be native English (both verbally and written)
• Must have a minimum of 3 years Sales experience
• Superb sales and marketing skills with previous and measurable success in this field
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed
• The ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Proven ability to work with targets and achieve sales goals
• Strong persuasion and negotiation abilities
• A mature, confident and professional approach to work
• A willingness to travel to the UK and across Netherlands and Belgium
• Computer literate - MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Dynamics
   

One of the world’s largest freight management company is currently looking for Inbound and Outbound Logistics Coordinators to joint their dedicated and high profile account team. This team is focused on building long-term partnerships with customers by developing services that work and by maintaining a ‘can-do’ mentality.

Job Profile for Logistics Coordinator

• Responsible for the operational execution of our airfreight and roadfreight shipments according to the specifications of the customer and guidelines of the company
• Responsible for a neat and complete administration in the appropriate systems
• Arrange transportation, bookings, and the necessary documentation (such as Master and/ or House Air Way Bills, Manifests, Customs documents)
• Handling  import shipments from A to Z
• Ensure that the customer is informed promptly and correctly about the shipment
• Build strong relationships with the customer, the network, the suppliers and our dedicated account team

Candidate Profile for Logistics Coordinator

• You have excellent communication skills in English (written & verbal) AND Dutch as well as good intercultural skills
• You have a vocational (MBO+) working and thinking level
• You must have at least 3 – 5 years  relevant export freight forwarding experience or at least 1 – 2 years relevant import freight forwarding experience
• You are an experienced user of one or more IT systems used within the freight forwarding industry and MS Office applications
• You are a representative pro-active communicator and a team player, able to work with a high-service demanding customer
• You are an accurate organizer with strong business acumen able to plan his/her activities efficiently

Our client, an international non-profit organisation specialising in supporting the infrastructure of the Internet through technical co-ordination, is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join their IT Department.   

Job Profile for Systems Engineer

The System Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance, administration and design of the companies computing and communication infrastructure.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design technical solutions for the benefit of the Internet community and the company
• Perform second/third line system administration, maintenance, and trouble shooting of the computing and communication infrastructure
• Be responsible for service assurance and service delivery in a professional and customer-friendly manner
• Play an active role in IT security
• Independently run projects
• Participate in call-out duty
• Prioritise tasks effectively, document procedures and set deadlines
• Report incidents, trends, statistics and identify areas for improvement
• Perform other tasks as required to fulfill the objectives of the company in general and the IT/Engineering Group in particular

Candidate Profile for Systems Engineer

• MUST have a high standard of written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
• 3-4 years relevant experience with Linux/Mac/Windows and network technology (firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers and wireless access points)
• Knowledge and understanding of the following technologies:
  • Linux System Administration
  • Windows System Administration
  • Mac System Administration
• Knowledge and understanding of modern Internet protocols and technologies, such as:
  • Internet mail protocols (SMTP)
  • Routing
  • HTTP
  • DNS
• Customer-focused team player, with good interpersonal skills
• Reliable, methodical and thorough - willing and able to accept responsibility
• Good communicator with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of initiative and business awareness
• Demonstrated ability to quickly identify, analyse and resolve hardware/software issues
• Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised

Desirable Qualifications:

• Linux scripting skills
• System design experience
• Project-based working experience

Our client offers excellent secondary benefits. 

One of the world’s largest freight management company is currently looking for Global Account Coordinators to joint their dedicated and high profile account team. This team is focused on building long-term partnerships with customers by developing services that work and by maintaining a ‘can-do’ mentality.

Job Profile for Global Account Coordinator

• First point of contact to the customer (multinational in the high-tech industry), your manager, the client’s global network and third parties in regards to information requests, questions and issues on global import activities that our client conducts for their multinational client
• Building strong relationships with the customer, the internal network, suppliers and the dedicated customer account team
• Respond to questions and requests for information in a pro-active, professional and constructive manner
• Monitoring the progress of the import activities for the client according to the KPI’s and SOP for this client and ensure accurate EDI information
• If deviations occur; follow-up pro-actively
• Escalate issues and communicate enhancement suggestions towards the dedicated Global Account Manager
• Provide administrative support according to our client and customer specific guidelines such as: timely and correct invoicing of global inbound activities (e-invoicing), intercompany invoicing towards sister offices, timely and correct reporting toward the customer and internal organization
• Back up other colleagues during absence or peak in workload

Candidate Profile for Global Account Coordinator

• Must have excellent communication skills in English (written & verbal) and have good
• intercultural skills, fluency in Dutch would be advantageous
• Must have a vocational (MBO) working and thinking level
• Must have at least 5-7 years of relevant import freight forwarding experience or inside sales
• Should be an experienced user of one or more IT systems used within the freight
• forwarding industry and MS Office applications
• You are a representative and pro-active communicator and team player, able to work
• with a high-service demanding customer
• Should be an accurate organizer with strong business acumen able to plan his/her
• activities efficiently and keep the overview
• Should be flexible with working hours and have a service focused attitude, willing to solve issues outside regular working hours if needed

Our client is a world-leading enterprise within the agricultural industry, with a long standing reputation for innovation. They are a truly international organisation, with core markets in Europe, North and South America as well as China.

They are currently looking to recruit a versatile Accounting Administrator who can also function as Office Assistant. The successful candidate will have a wide scope of responsibilities in all aspects of administrational services.

Job Profile for Accounting Administrator / Office Assistant

• To collate supplier invoices into weekly and monthly payments runs and streamlining payments processes
• To ensure all suppliers bills are appropriately authorised for payment and process payments accordingly
• To record suppliers payments and office expenses in accounting software and coding to appropriate accounts
• To reconcile all bank accounts on a fortnightly basis and all loan accounts on quarterly basis
• To process payroll (training can be provided )
• To assist Accountants in the preparation of figures for quarterly Business Activity Statement
• To build up and ensure an efficient back office organisation
• To manage agenda : booking, travels, meeting, arrange hotel for guests
• To receive and file incoming letters and documents

Candidate Profile for Accounting Administrator / Office Assistant

• Must have professional written and verbal level of English and Dutch ( additional fluency in Polish and/or German would be an advantage)
• Must have HAVO/VWO level of education, with further professional training for bookkeeping /accounting and/or office management
• Must have at least 2 years experience in a similar role with a focus on accounting and/or bookkeeping (additional experience in processing payroll will be an advantage)
• Must have excellent organisation and communication skills
• You should be able to work in structured and independent manner
• You should be customer focused, reliable, supportive and a trustworthy person
• You should be familiar with MS-Office application, ideally with knowledge of SAP (FI, HR)