Portfolio & Procurement Manager

Dixon & Company; Antwerpen; Presencial; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Meal vouchers

Insurance package

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

Dixon & Company, a young, fast-growing international distributor of specialty chemicals with headquarters in the Antwerp region, is strengthening its procurement capabilities. The role focuses on expanding the product portfolio, identifying new suppliers and market opportunities, and building strong supplier relationships to drive growth.

You will lead strategic procurement and supplier management, negotiate terms, monitor markets, and work with sales to translate customer needs into portfolio

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or portfolio management.
• Strong experience in the chemical industry with an established network.
• Proven experience in international supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Strong strategic, commercial and analytical skills with pricing, margins and inventory understanding.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and expand the product portfolio within specialty chemicals.
• Identify new products, suppliers and market opportunities based on customer needs and market developments.
• Build business cases for new product groups and assess commercial potential.
• Leverage industry network to establish supplier relationships and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to expand market presence and revenue.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with growth.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions and contracts.
• Monitor global markets, pricing trends and supply risks.
• Oversee purchasing activities and ensure timely replenishment of inventory.
• Balance stock availability, service levels and working capital.

Conocimientos

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Market monitoring

Forecasting & inventory

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent work

Fluent in English

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Business/Chemistry/Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a young, fast-growing international distributor of specialty chemicals, with headquarters in the Antwerp region. The company supplies raw materials and additives to industrial manufacturers in Europe and beyond. Its customers include companies in coatings, adhesives, construction materials, and other industrial applications.

The company is growing organically and is now looking to strengthen its procurement capabilities and further expand its product portfolio through new supplier partnerships and market opportunities.

Description

• Develop and expand the company's product portfolio within specialty chemicals.
• Identify new products, suppliers and market opportunities based on customer needs and market developments.
• Build business cases for new product groups and assess their commercial potential.
• Leverage your existing industry network to establish new supplier relationships and unlock additional business opportunities.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand the company's market presence and generate additional revenue.
• Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the company's growth ambitions.
  • Build and maintain long‑term relationships with international suppliers.
  • Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions and contractual agreements.
  • Monitor global raw material markets, pricing trends and supply risks.
  • Identify alternative suppliers and products to improve competitiveness and supply reliability.
• Work closely with Sales to identify customer needs and translate these into portfolio opportunities.
• Monitor purchasing costs and market developments and translate these into competitive selling prices.
• Set and review monthly sales price levels for different products.
• Identify opportunities to improve gross margins and overall profitability.
• Contribute to the development of new business through strong supplier and market relationships.
• Operational & Supply Chain Management
  • Oversee purchasing activities and ensure timely replenishment of inventory.
  • Balance stock availability, customer service levels and working capital.
  • Monitor supplier lead times and delivery performance.
  • Support demand forecasting and inventory optimization.
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and reporting.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or portfolio management.
• Strong experience in the chemical industry and an established network of contacts within this industry, with the ability to leverage these relationships to create new business opportunities.
• Proven experience in international supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Strong strategic, commercial and analytical skills, with a good understanding of pricing, margins and inventory management.
• Hands‑on, entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French are a plus.

Offer

• A key position within an international and growing specialty chemicals distribution company.
• The opportunity to take ownership of and further develop an existing product portfolio.
• Significant autonomy to identify new products, suppliers and business opportunities.
• Direct exposure to management and close collaboration with the commercial team.
• A role where your industry knowledge, network and entrepreneurial mindset can have a tangible impact on business growth and profitability.
• An attractive salary package including a company car, meal vouchers, insurance package, supplementary pension and other benefits.