Non-Pharma Business Unit Head

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Non-Pharma Business Unit Head to lead and execute the procurement strategy, drive commercial value, optimize profitability, and ensure supply chain efficiency across all Non-Pharma categories.The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations, working capital optimization, and procurement transformation, ensuring alignment with the organization's business growth and financial objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the Non-Pharma Procurement Strategy in alignment with business objectives and annual financial targets.Drive Gross Profit improvement through COGS optimization, supplier funding, rebates, trading margins, and strategic commercial negotiations.Optimize working capital, Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), and inventory investment while ensuring product availability and supply continuity.Lead strategic sourcing, category procurement, supplier relationship management, and long-term commercial partnerships.Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, rebates, marketing support, service levels, and contractual agreements.Oversee procurement planning, replenishment, inventory allocation, and supplier performance across warehouses and branches.Establish procurement governance, policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks, ensuring transparency and IPO readiness.Identify and mitigate commercial, financial, and supply chain risks.Collaborate with Finance, Category Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and other key stakeholders to maximize business performance.Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing procurement team while strengthening succession planning and talent development.Drive procurement digitalization, automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement.Monitor procurement KPIs and implement initiatives to achieve financial, operational, and service-level targets.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.MBA and/or professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP are preferred.10+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, including leadership experience within large retail, FMCG, pharmacy, or consumer goods organizations.Strong expertise in strategic procurement, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management, contract management, and procurement governance.Solid understanding of COGS optimization, Gross Profit, trading margins, working capital, CCC, and inventory management.Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), business intelligence, and data analytics.LanguagesArabic and English proficiency.