Projectmanager Grootkeuken Techniek/Project Manager, Commercial Kitchen Technology

About the role

At Real Result, we are the independent purchasing experts for the dynamic foodservice industry. We help our clients maximize their procurement, whether it's through volume discounts, purchasing optimization, real-time cost price insights, or the realization of commercial kitchens and bars. We are looking for talent that helps our clients achieve their ambitions. Since 2025, Real Result has been part of Buyers Edge Platform , a digital procurement network/software platform for the foodservice industry that connects operators, distributors, and manufacturers. The platform offers group purchasing services, SaaS-based technology solutions, and supply chain consulting and procurement-related services to foodservice parties with the aim of reducing costs and improving supply chain decisions through data-driven technology. As a Buyer at Real Result, you are the linchpin in strategic purchasing processes. You work closely with various leading players in the sector, from hospitality to catering and from Leisure to on-the-move. Our client base is diverse and impressive. Think of names like Ron Blaauw, Perfect Serve, Albron, Beerze Bulten, Vue Cinemas, Koninklijk Theater Carré, and many others.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Design and Technical Advisory
• Collaborative Design: Actively contribute to developing practical, efficient, and technically feasible commercial kitchen designs.
• Functionality: Translate client requirements into optimal kitchen layouts, workflow routing, operational processes, and equipment selection.
• Prerequisites: Advise on and align the design with aspects such as capacity, hygiene standards (HACCP compliance), safety, regulations, and logistics.
• Coordination: Consult with clients, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding design and technical specifications.
• Budgeting and Estimations
• Cost Estimation: Prepare project budgets and detailed cost estimations for commercial kitchen installations.
• Cost Analysis: Map out and analyze material, equipment, and installation costs.
• Financial Feasibility: Monitor financial feasibility, identify potential deviations or risks, and substantiate choices based on price, quality, and functionality.
• Substantiation: Ensure a clear and comprehensive financial breakdown of the project proposal.
• Specifications and Technical Documentation
• Specifications: Draft clear and complete technical and functional specifications, including product descriptions, performance requirements, material choices, and project guidelines.
• Clarity: Ensure an unambiguous description of the requested deliverables and scope of work.
• Alignment: Maintain consistency between the design, budget, specifications, and client requirements.
• Completeness: Verify that all documents are complete, accurate, and ready for the tendering process.
• Tendering and Market RFQs
• Supplier Selection: Identify and select suitable suppliers and market vendors for the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
• RFQ Drafting: Create clear RFQ documentation containing the necessary technical specifications.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor deadlines and ensure the completeness of received quotations.
• Communication: Coordinate and answer queries from tendering parties to ensure a transparent and meticulous bidding process.
• Review and Comparison of Proposals
• 1-on-1 Comparison: Systematically compile detailed, line-by-line comparisons of all received proposals.
• Evaluation: Analyze quotes based on price, technical specifications, scope, deviations, delivery terms, and potential advantages or disadvantages.
• Risk Analysis: Identify significant discrepancies, exclusions, and potential risks within the proposals.
• Award Advice: Advise the client or execut

Additional Information

The Project Manager, Commercial Kitchen Technology is primarily responsible for the technical and commercial preparation of large-scale commercial kitchen projects. The role focuses on co-developing functional and efficient kitchen designs, preparing detailed budgets and specifications, strategically requesting supplier quotes, and conducting thorough 1-on-1 comparisons of received proposals. The Project Manager ensures that clients receive a technically accurate, financially transparent, and fully substantiated proposal that aligns with project-specific requirements and wishes. As the final stage of the preparation phase, the Project Manager ensures a smooth transition and handover process. This includes initiating a targeted project kick-off to warmly hand over the project to the executing parties, the contractor, and the client's project manager. Important: This position is primarily focused on the preparation and design phase of projects. Daily on-site coordination and operational project management during the construction phase fall outside the scope of this role; however, you are responsible for a flawless handover to the execution team. Our company is based out of Vianen, Utrecht (NL). We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

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