Senior Commercial Director

Human Quality

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Cairo - Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Taking Middle Eastern brands to the globe , and also bringing in global brands to the Middle East. Also helping retailers and distributors source their private label.
  • Will be responsible for managing the sourcing of Food finished goods , for our clients (retailers and distributors) that require private label and uses our scale with different clients to get best prices from global suppliers.
  • Additionally, the role involves overseeing export operations, where our aim is to take local brands from fmcg food clients of ours and help them export , which means finding distributors for them across our network or countries or traders.
  • This should be done with compliance with international trade regulations, and driving global sales growth in new and existing markets.

1. Strategic Sourcing:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with the company s goals and market demands.

Identify and build relationships with reliable suppliers to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices.

Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to optimize costs and ensure supply stability.

Evaluate supplier performance and enforce quality standards.

2. Export Operations:

Manage relationships between fmcg clients and distributors in target companies , and directing team . Should be aware of end-to-end export processes, including documentation, shipping, and customs clearance, which is lead by team .

Develop and expand the company s international footprint by identifying and entering new markets.

Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, tariffs, and country-specific requirements.

Collaborate with logistics providers to optimize transportation costs and lead times.

3. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

Lead and mentor teams across sourcing, procurement, and export functions.

Work closely with clients to ensure we leverage their existing winning models and team , so that it connects with ours.

Act as a liaison between suppliers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

4. Cost Management and Optimization:

Continuously analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in sourcing and exports.

Develop and monitor the sourcing and export budget, ensuring financial targets are met.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Background:

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A master s degree is a plus.

Professional Experience:

10-15 years of experience in export and/or sourcing, in the FMCG sector.

Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and international trade operations.

Core Competencies:

High integrity with highest values .

- Strong negotiation, and analytical skills.

Knowledge of network of buyers that can help in buying food fmcg clients.

Leadership and team management capabilities.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Senior Commercial Director

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