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Senior Sourcing Executive – FMCG, Food & Beverage Jobs in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt at Smartt AI
Title: Senior Sourcing Executive – FMCG, Food & Beverage
Company: Smartt AI
Location: Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Company Description Smartt AI is a comprehensive ecommerce service provider specializing in marketplace listing management, content creation, and warehousing logistics. The company supports brands and merchants with end-to-end ecommerce solutions, including product listing, marketplace integration, reporting, and fulfilment and storage. Smartt AI also offers marketing, social media, payment gateway, and last-mile delivery services to help businesses grow their online presence and sales. By combining technology, operations, and marketing expertise, Smartt AI enables partners to compete effectively in the digital marketplace and scale their direct-to-consumer channels.
Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Cairo, with a mix of on-site work and flexibility to work from home. The Senior Sourcing Executive – FMCG, Food & Beverage will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers and brands in the FMCG and F&B categories to support Smartt AI’s ecommerce operations. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market and vendor research, managing procurement activities, negotiating commercial terms and contracts, and ensuring competitive pricing, product quality, and reliable availability. The role also involves collaborating closely with internal teams such as merchandising, operations, finance, and marketing to align sourcing strategies with business goals and campaign plans. The Senior Sourcing Executive will maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitor performance and compliance, and regularly analyze category data to optimize assortment, cost structure, and margins.
Qualifications
- Strong procurement and sourcing skills, with experience in FMCG and/or Food & Beverage categories and familiarity with supplier management and purchasing processes.
- Proficiency in contract negotiation and vendor management, including negotiating pricing, terms, SLAs, and long-term agreements.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to work with pricing, margin, and volume data, and to use insights to drive sourcing decisions and category improvement.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and to present recommendations clearly.
- Experience in recruiting or onboarding new suppliers, brands, or distribution partners, including evaluating fit and conducting due diligence.
- Relevant experience in ecommerce, retail, or distribution is preferred, especially in FMCG and F&B supply chains.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple sourcing projects and deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and basic procurement or ERP tools; familiarity with marketplace platforms is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with a solutions-focused, collaborative approach.