Strategic Chemicals Portfolio & Sourcing Lead

Dixon & Company; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Meal vouchers

Insurance package

Pension plan

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Market monitoring

Forecasting & inventory

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent work

Fluent in English

Education

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

Job description

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