Senior Commercial Director

• 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.