Commercial Manager Middle East

Overview

Highlights

• Pure Dairy, a global dairy trading innovator, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to drive commercial excellence across The Middle East.
• You will build market-leading positions through strategic sourcing, relationship development, and deal execution while contributing to Pure Dairy's ambitious sustainable growth trajectory.
• What are you going to do?
• As Commercial Manager Middle East, you drive Pure Dairy's commercial expansion across a dynamic region.
• Based in Dubai and reporting to the Global Trade Director, you lead sourcing and sales initiatives, develop strategic B2B relationships, and execute market access strategies that generate sustainable value for customers and Pure Dairy.
• Tasks and responsibilities:
• Source dairy raw materials from EU, establishing long-term partnerships with key stakeholders and ensuring smooth logistics coordination
• Develop and grow Pure Dairy's B2B customer portfolio across the Middle East through proactive business development
• Establish inter-company supply flows from USA, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America into your region
• Develop and execute medium to longer-term market access strategies aligned with Pure Dairy's sustainable growth ambitions
• Manage portfolio of activity across domestic and international markets, ensuring buyer requirements align with manufacturer capabilities
• Plan, direct and review all costs associated with procurement, supply chain and service providers to ensure least cost delivery
• Conduct market analysis and reporting, identifying areas of economic and strategic value to the business
• Collaborate with the global logistics team to optimize product flow and supply chain efficiency
• The offer
• Join a dynamic, agile organization where your commercial expertise directly shapes market expansion.
• Pure Dairy's collaborative culture values integrity, continuous learning, and ambitious thinking.
• You'll work alongside a skilled global trade team and respected logistics partners, supported by a structure designed for success and business growth.
• Competitive remuneration reflecting your experience and market expertise
• Performance bonus aligned with commercial targets and business growth
• Opportunity to establish market leadership in high-growth regions
• Global exposure working across multiple continents and trading networks
• Professional development through exposure to international commodity trading
• Collaborative environment with access to Pure Dairy's extensive logistics and procurement capabilities

Profile

• You demonstrate exceptional commercial acumen combined with integrity and ethical business practices.
• Your drive for results, adaptability across geographies and cultures, and collaborative approach enable you to build lasting partnerships.
• You think analytically, solve problems systematically, and maintain focus on delivering sustainable value.
• Job requirements:
• Three to five years of international commodity trading experience, preferably in dairy or food sectors
• Degree qualification in International Commerce, Accounting, or Asian Studies preferred
• Strong financial and commercial skills with proven ability to manage budgets and margin improvement
• Experience sourcing and selling across multiple international markets
• Knowledge of dairy product portfolio including whey, cheese, milk powders and milk fats
• Demonstrated track record as a deal closer with ability to identify and execute business opportunities