Portfolio & Procurement Manager
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Added on: 09 november 2026
Antwerpen
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EVG
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Permanent
Added on: 09 november 2026
About our client
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
- Portfolio Development & Business Growth
- 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.
- Commercial & Financial Management
- 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.
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