Head of Operations & Sourcing

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Head of Operations & Sourcing at Jan Dekker (IMCD)

About Jan Dekker

Jan Dekker is an in-house brand and part of IMCD Group, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients. With a strong heritage in sourcing high-quality products, Jan Dekker provides an exclusive in-house brand offering for the personal care and food industry.

As part of IMCD, Jan Dekker benefits from a global network and ambitious growth strategy, aiming to expand through regional expansion (beyond its European roots into APAC and the Americas) and broadening its portfolio across market segments.

This is an exciting time to join Jan Dekker, as the business is entering a new phase of growth and portfolio expansion. Building on its strong European roots, Jan Dekker is expanding its portfolio and global reach, creating new opportunities to innovate and strengthen our brand.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Operations & Sourcing with strong commercial acumen to elevate our operations and the Jan Dekker brand to the next level.

In this role, you will oversee operational processes and supply chain activities, while developing strategic sourcing initiatives in close collaboration with IMCD’s sourcing teams in China and India. You will work closely with IMCD’s global teams to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and expand our product portfolio.

Alongside enhancing operational efficiency and supply chain performance to drive global and market segment expansion, a key part of your job will be identifying and securing product sources to expand the Jan Dekker portfolio (in close cooperation with the commercial teams of IMCD).

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Amsterdam operations and sourcing team.
• Oversee and manage purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accurate fulfilment.
• Coordinate global sourcing activities for Jan Dekker in close alignment with IMCD’s sourcing teams in India and China.
• Identify, evaluate, and transition suitable products under the Jan Dekker brand in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Develop and execute operations, supply chain, and sourcing strategies that support long-term business goals and global expansion.
• Foster strong supplier relationships and ensure high standards of quality and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support innovation and growth initiatives.

What we are looking for

• A relevant academic degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in supply chain, operations management, and strategic sourcing in a business environment, with proven leadership experience in a complex, international setup.
• Experience in a (chemical) distribution environment and/or industrial B2B is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; experience with JDE is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into impact.
• A proactive, “can-do” mentality combined with a structured and strategic approach.
• Living in the Amsterdam area or Randstad region. Valid EU work permit.

Why join us?

• Be part of a small, informal and ambitious team with short communication lines, working from our brand-new office in Amsterdam.
• Freedom to Act: we trust you to take ownership, make decisions, and actively shape your role and responsibilities.
• Join an international environment with opportunities to innovate and make a tangible impact.

Ready to make an impact?

Help us take Jan Dekker’s global operations and sourcing to the next level.