Food Procurement Coordinator M/F

As Food Procurement Coordinator , you are responsible for acquiring sufficient food for the approximately 110 food packages per week. You are the point of contact for all food suppliers of the Food Bank Stichtse Vecht and you do this work in collaboration with the Logistics and Transport steering groups. The activities are:

• Actively approaching new producers, suppliers and retailers for the supply of food in accordance with the guidelines of the NVWA.
• Liaising with existing relationships that already supply food or have done so in the past.
• Informing the Logistics and Transport steering groups about progress and agreements that have been made.
• Consultation with Logistics and Transport about (future) deliveries and agreements about food collection.
• Maintaining the relationship file with relevant information about contact moments and status.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is communicative.
• Knows how to approach companies and retailers in a good way.
• Team player with good social skills.
• Can operate independently.
• Flexible and solution-oriented.
• Has knowledge of the guidelines of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (information sheet 76) for charitable institutions.
• Knowledge of computer systems, such as Word and Mail.
• Is available 4 hours a week - preferably spread over the week

Volunteering at the Food Bank Stichtse Vecht:

Everyone who works at the Food Bank does so unpaid. The drivers, as well as the board and bookkeepers are committed voluntarily. The more than 11,000 volunteers form the heart of the food banks. With their almost inexhaustible enthusiasm, they ensure that the very poorest can pick up a food package every week. You can contribute to this!

Why should you volunteer for the Food Bank?

• Helping someone else brings appreciation and satisfaction.
• You get to know new people and create a network.
• It can be a stepping stone to paid work. You gain experience and get into a work rhythm.
• You get to know your talents and learn to use them to help others.
• Volunteering has been proven to be good for health and reduce stress.
• The travel costs are reimbursed.
• And, it's fun! You come together with people who also care about their environment.

We could name many more reasons, but the real motivation lies within you. You yourself know best what drives you to help others, and that is what makes you a volunteer. You choose to help put a smile on someone else's face and that's why we need you. Whether you are a student or a senior.

Working hours, frequency and duration:

Available 4 hours a week, preferably spread over the week.

Skills:

Communication skills, good approach to companies and retailers, team player with good social skills, operating independently, flexible and solution-oriented, having knowledge of the guidelines of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (information sheet 76) for charities, having knowledge of computer systems (Word and Mail). computer systems, such as Word and Mail.

General:

The Food Bank Stichtse Vecht (VBSV) provides food packages on a regular basis (weekly) to residents of Stichtse Vecht who are in need. A large group of enthusiastic volunteers ensures that this is possible!

Induction method and guidance:

In consultation with other involved employees.

Expenses:

We work exclusively with volunteers without expense reimbursement.