Head of Cement

Location Dubai
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Oliver Gold

Contact email: oliver.gold@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3339
Published: about 11 hours ago

We’re working with a market-leading industrial and building materials company, currently seeking a Head of Cement to lead and expand their cement division. This is a strategic leadership role with full P&L ownership, overseeing operations, commercial activity, and supply chain across key markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the cement division’s overall strategy, execution, and growth across local and international markets

  • Manage full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring

  • Oversee day-to-day operations including manufacturing, quality control, logistics, and sales

  • Build and lead a high-performing commercial and technical team

  • Develop pricing strategies, distribution networks, and customer relationships

  • Drive innovation in products, processes, and sustainability (e.g., low-carbon cement)

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, logistics, R&D, and procurement

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments

Key Requirements:

  • 10+ years’ experience in cement or heavy industrial materials

  • Proven leadership experience managing commercial and operational teams

  • Strong understanding of cement production processes, supply chain, and markets

  • P&L management experience at business unit or group level

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Regional or international exposure is a strong advantage