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Junior IT Service Management Specialist (In-house)

Corbion

Gorinchem
Full-time
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

IT Service Management
ITIL
Topdesk
ServiceNow
Incident Management
Problem Management
Change Management
Service Request Management
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement
Automation
Governance
Service Level Agreements
User Experience

Job Description

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

 

Please note: We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.

Hybrid working: Remote work is possible for up to two days per week. It is a requirement to work from the office at least three days per week, including at least two days at our Gorinchem office.

 

The role
As a Service Management Specialist, you will help shape and improve Corbion’s global IT service delivery. Working alongside experienced colleagues and partners, you will contribute to the design, governance, and ongoing improvement of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes across the organization.

Your focus will be on supporting and improving ITIL-based processes and helping create a seamless end-user experience. You will work with our current ITSM platform, Topdesk, and contribute to the organization’s planned transition to ServiceNow.

You will connect business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and external service providers, helping translate requirements into practical and efficient service processes. The role offers room to learn, take responsibility, and build your expertise while contributing to the future of IT service delivery in a global organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and help improve ITIL-aligned processes such as Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management
  • Help manage the ITSM platform (currently Topdesk) and support workflows, automation, and integrations that meet business needs
  • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of a future migration to ServiceNow, helping improve processes before and after the transition
  • Collaborate with external partners, such as service desk and infrastructure vendors, and help monitor delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and XLAs
  • Support the handling of escalations and discuss service quality, user experience, and contractual performance with vendors
  • Help define and monitor service performance metrics and translate data into practical service improvements
  • Participate in service review meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work with stakeholders across IT and business functions to support alignment and process standardization across teams
  • Contribute to the effective governance of IT services, including the service catalog, workflows, and reporting structures
  • Contribute to enhancing the overall user experience of IT services across Corbion

 

You bring

  • 1-3 years of experience in IT Service Management or a related IT service delivery environment
  • Bachelor’s degree (HBO/WO) in IT, Business IT, or a related field
  • Knowledge of ITIL (v3/v4); an ITIL certification is preferred
  • Knowledge of ITSM processes such as incident, change, problem, and service request management
  • Knowledge of ITSM tools such as Topdesk and/or ServiceNow; knowledge of ServiceNow is an advantage due to the upcoming transition
  • Knowledge of working with external IT service providers and vendor performance
  • A proactive and eager-to-learn approach, with an interest in delivering high-quality IT services
  • Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with different interests and perspectives
  • An analytical and process-oriented mindset, with an interest in continuous improvement and user experience
  • Good communication skills in English; Dutch is considered a plus
  • Based in the Netherlands and eligible to work here

 

What we offer

  • A role where you can contribute to the future of IT Service Management within a global organization
  • The opportunity to contribute to a strategic transformation towards ServiceNow
  • Room to take responsibility and develop your skills in designing and improving global IT processes
  • Experience working with international stakeholders and external service providers
  • The chance to develop into more senior service delivery or broader process leadership roles over time
  • A collaborative and forward-thinking IT organization focused on continuous improvement

 

About Corbion 

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,267.4 million and had a workforce of 2,408 FTE. For more information: www.corbion.com

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace.  All applicants will be considered equally.

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.

Core Responsibilities

The specialist will support and improve ITIL-aligned processes and manage the ITSM platform to ensure efficient service delivery. They will also collaborate with external vendors and contribute to the organization's transition to ServiceNow.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience in IT service delivery and a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. Proficiency in ITIL frameworks and ITSM tools like Topdesk or ServiceNow is required, along with the ability to work in the Netherlands.

About Corbion

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Corbion is a global leader in sustainable food-ingredient solutions focused on advancing natural preservation and nutrition with science and innovation. By harnessing its deep expertise in fermentation and application development, Corbion empowers customers to create safe, sustainable, and longer-lasting food products. For more than a century, Corbion has been a scientific innovator and trusted partner to the food industry, combining cutting-edge technologies with a collaborative, customer-centric approach to solve complex formulation challenges. Its portfolio includes lactic acid and derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional ingredient systems, and algae-derived nutritional ingredients. At its core, Corbion’s strength lies in helping food and nutrition brands deliver high-performing, differentiated products that align with consumer expectations and sustainability goals, with select applications in other sectors extending the impact of our technologies. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

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