Ardo

About the Company

Ardo , a world leader in the production and sales of fresh-frozen vegetables, fruit and herbs , has a strong focus on sustainability , which is at the heart of its mission and vision. The company strives to create a double positive impact by preserving natural resources and protecting the planet and communities, including the next generations .

Ardo's sustainably produced plant-based offering is a contribution to the global movement towards a healthy, well-balanced plant-based diet . The products are grown in the open air and frozen locally right after harvest to retain maximum flavour and nutritional value .

To minimise its ecological footprint , Ardo has set up multiple initiatives, such as optimising water and energy resources, reducing packaging waste, increasing biodiversity on its fields , and using innovative farming techniques to maximise crop quality while minimising its environmental impact . The company also applies what it has learned from the organic industry , resulting in the majority of its conventional crops containing no detectable residues, and its organic production having more than doubled since 2015 .

Leadership is vital to achieving Ardo's sustainability objectives, and the company's perspective on sustainability seeps into its approach to leadership . The team pursues a common purpose and leverages each other's strengths , firmly believing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts . Together, Ardo feeds the future .

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Ardo

Job Title

Procurement assistant packaging

Job Description

**Job Title** Procurement Assistant – Packaging **Role Summary** Provide operational support in packaging procurement, maintain purchasing data in SAP, ensure data integrity, execute procurement plans, and collaborate with global and local teams to meet packaging sourcing objectives. **Expectations** - Deliver timely, accurate data and documentation for packaging transactions. - Support budgeting, cost analysis, and reporting for packaging spend. - Communicate effectively with suppliers, procurement, supply‑chain, QA, and marketing functions. - Participate in SAP/NPI implementations and improve data quality processes. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Maintain and update SAP contracts, price agreements, and vendor data for the packaging category. 2. Act as the data steward: validate and resolve data quality issues for vendors, articles, and purchasing conditions. 3. Support procurement plans execution with local replenishers and suppliers. 4. Prepare budgets, cost‑analysis reports, and quality documentation for packaging spend. 5. Coordinate internal communications and documentation via SharePoint and other platforms. 6. Liaise with suppliers and Ardo locations on packaging requirements and delivery status. 7. Collaborate with Group Supply Chain, Local Supply Chain, QA, and Marketing to align packaging sourcing with business goals. **Required Skills** - Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, macros, data visualization). - Experience with SAP (or other ERP) procurement modules. - Excellent written and verbal English; French language skills preferred. - Strong analytical, data‑management, and multitasking abilities. - Effective communication and stakeholder‑management skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related technical field. - Procurement or supply‑chain certification (CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent) is a plus.

West flanders, Belgium

Hybrid

09-02-2026

Company Name

Ardo

Job Title

Regional Supplier Assurance Officer (Chile)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Regional Supplier Assurance Officer (LATAM – Chile, Peru, Ecuador) **Role Summary:** Ensures continuous food‑safety compliance of external suppliers of frozen fruits, vegetables, and herbs across LATAM. Leads audits, manages corrective actions, drives sustainability initiatives, and supports supplier onboarding and performance classification to minimize complaints and guarantee delivery of safe products. **Expectations:** - Work remotely from Chile, Peru, or Ecuador (home‑office acceptable). - Travel regularly throughout the region for supplier visits and audits. - Communicate fluently in English; Spanish proficiency preferred. - Demonstrate proactive problem‑solving, strong analytical thinking, and structured work habits. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct comprehensive food‑safety audits of regional suppliers and verify compliance with Ardo’s standards and GFSI requirements. - Develop and implement supplier sustainability programs and monitor adherence. - Oversee corrective‑action plans post‑audit or complaint; ensure timely closure and continuous improvement. - Manage critical supplier complaints (food safety, supply‑chain) and adjust sampling plans as needed. - Collaborate with Lead Buyers and sales teams on new product development and active‑supplier assessments; provide crop updates. - Perform regular supplier performance evaluations, classification, and feed results into procurement decisions. - Participate in supplier onboarding, assessing candidates against quality, safety, and sustainability criteria. - Create, update, and maintain group‑level supplier‑assurance procedures to ensure regulatory and operational consistency. **Required Skills:** - Strong knowledge of GFSI standards and primary production standards (e.g., GlobalG.A.P.). - Proven auditing experience in the fruit & vegetable food sector. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities. - Analytical mindset with ability to prioritize issues and drive corrective actions. - High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a multicultural team. - Proficient in English; Spanish is an advantage; additional languages a plus. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Master’s degree or engineering degree in Food Science, Food Processing Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Agronomy, or related field. - Relevant food‑safety or quality certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) preferred but not mandatory.

West flanders, Belgium

Remote

13-02-2026