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Business Support Officer (BSO)

Lesaffre

Delft
Full-time, Temporary
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Customer service
Communication
Problem-solving
Time management
Organizational skills
SAP
Microsoft Office
CRM
PowerBI
Logistics
Administration
B2B

Job Description

Company Description

Biospringer, part of the global Lesaffre Group, is a pioneer and leader in natural yeast extracts and fermentation solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries. With over a century of expertise, we combine innovation, sustainability, and scientific excellence to create high-quality ingredients that enhance taste, nutrition, and functionality in products worldwide.

Our mission is to feed the world’s growing population with natural, sustainable, and nutritious solutions, while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. At Biospringer, we don’t just follow industry trends—we set them, driven by our passion for fermentation and our commitment to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, international team where your ideas and expertise can shape the future of food and nutrition. Together, we’ll create solutions that matter—for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Job Description

We're looking for a Business Support Officer (BSO) to join our team in Delft, Netherlands. In this role, you'll support the sales department in making sure they can perform their duties. You will be the first point of contact for internal and external customers. You'll work to resolve issues efficiently while maintaining a customer-focused approach that builds lasting relationships and drives satisfaction and compliancy.

  • Handle incoming communication (telephone calls, e-mails, requests including Leads – as needed), forward them to the appropriate people according to priorities, secure follow-up and check deadlines
  • Handle product information, documentation, questionnaires, sampling, process them via standard procedures in place and follow up including reminders
  • Interact with internal functions (Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Procurement) at local and global level to ensure required support
  • Understand customers’ needs, commercial background and competitive environment for the region
  • You support your customer service team by handling technical and logistical issues, managing pricing in the pricing tools
  • Ensure effective administration, organization and reporting using available tooling (CRM, shared platforms, SAP, PowerBI).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with several years of work experience
  • You are at least fluent in English. Other languages are a plus
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
  • Proven experience in a customer-facing role B2B
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively
  • Experience with SAP is a must and you have excellent MS office skill
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also managing independent responsibilities

Additional Information

At Biospringer by Lesaffre, we believe in creating an environment where you can thrive—both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Purpose-Driven company; Contribute to solutions that improve food quality, sustainability, and nutrition worldwide. Be part of a company that prioritizes environmental responsibility and ethical practices.
  • Global Network: Collaborate with colleagues and partners across the world, expanding your professional horizons
  • A newly designed workspace with ergonomic setups, quiet zones, and collaborative spaces to suit your work style.
  • Healthy Lifestyle Perks; A canteen offering nutritious, locally sourced meals and snacks and on-site gym.
  • Premium coffee and tea to keep you energized throughout the day.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work options to balance productivity and work-life harmony.
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
    • A market-leading salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
    • MyChoice Budget: A flexible benefits package that allows you to buy additional holidays or get additional pay.
  • Performance-based bonuses to reward your hard work and achievements.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal or professional challenges.

Additional information

Are you interested in the role? Please feel free to apply. Please note that you need to have a valid work permit and be located in The Netherlands already, no relocation.
Biospringer by Lesaffre manages its hiring process directly and does not engage with third-party recruiters for this vacancy.

  • Activity: Other
  • Contract type: Fix term contract
  • Core Responsibilities

    The Business Support Officer will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers while supporting the sales department with administrative and logistical tasks. Responsibilities include managing product documentation, processing orders, and collaborating with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.

    Requirements

    Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess several years of relevant work experience in a B2B customer-facing role. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is required, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

    Benefits

    • Purpose-driven company
    • Global network
    • Ergonomic workspace
    • Nutritious meals and snacks
    • On-site gym
    • Hybrid work options
    • Competitive compensation
    • Flexible benefits package
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Employee assistance program

    About Lesaffre

    Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

    Company size: 10,001+ employees

    A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €3,2 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,700 employees and 100 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms. To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.

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