The chemical industry is a cornerstone of modern economies, supplying essential materials across manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and construction. With rapid growth and increased regional investment, companies face rising demand for skilled professionals who combine technical expertise with leadership capabilities. Strategic recruitment has become important, enabling organizations to secure talent that meets both regulatory standards and operational needs, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Client Overview:
Our client is a prominent chemical company operating across the Middle East, delivering innovative solutions in industrial chemicals and materials. Facing a period of rapid regional expansion, they needed to strengthen their workforce across multiple strategic functions: sales, finance, HR, technical operations, and logistics, and key markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan.
Objectives:
⬩ Regional Coverage: Recruiting talent across multiple countries with varying labor markets and regulatory requirements.
⬩ Technical Expertise: Sourcing candidates with specific industry experience, particularly in chemical sales, technical engineering, and logistics.
⬩ Leadership & Cultural Fit: Identifying senior-level executives and managers who could drive business growth and integrate seamlessly into the company’s culture.
⬩ Timeliness: Delivering qualified candidates efficiently to support the company’s aggressive expansion plans.
Positions Filled:
Kinetic successfully recruited top-tier professionals for a wide spectrum of positions, including:
⬩ Health, Safety & Environment: HSE Manager (KSA), Safety Officer (Jordan), Environmental Compliance Specialist (UAE)
⬩ Sales & Business Development: Sales Manager x 2 (UAE & Egypt), Sales Executive (UAE), Technical Sales Engineer (UAE), Sales Engineer x 2 (KSA & Egypt), Account Manager x 2 (KSA & Jordan), BDM Safety (KSA).
⬩ Leadership & Management: Managing Director (KSA), Finance Director (Egypt), HR Manager x 2 (UAE & KSA), Regional HRBP (KSA).
⬩ Operations & Logistics: Logistics & Admin Officer (KSA), Logistics/Supply Chain Specialist (UAE), Tender & Quotation Specialist (KSA), Production Manager – Chemical Plant (KSA)
⬩ Support Functions: Accountant (UAE), Finance Executive (Jordan).
Our Approach:
✔ Strategic Market Mapping: Conducted in-depth research across the UAE, KSA, Egypt, and Jordan to identify high-calibre talent pools.
✔ Tailored Candidate Sourcing: Leveraged our extensive network and targeted outreach to attract both local and expatriate professionals with industry-specific experience.
✔ Cultural & Technical Assessment: Implemented rigorous evaluation processes to ensure candidates matched both the technical requirements and the cultural ethos of the company.
✔ Efficient Recruitment Process: Managed end-to-end recruitment from sourcing and interviews to offer negotiation, ensuring swift and smooth placements.
Results:
✔ Total Positions Filled (8 months): 23
✔ Geographic Distribution: Hires are strategically spread across the region, with 43% based in Saudi Arabia, 13% in Egypt & Jordan respectively, and 31% in the UAE, ensuring coverage aligned with client operations and regional workforce requirements.
Client Testimonial:
“Kinetic impressed us from the start with their ability to identify top talent across multiple countries. They handled a wide range of positions from sales and technical roles to senior management, with efficiency and precision. Every candidate they recommended was well-prepared, highly qualified, and aligned with our company culture. Their professionalism and insight into the regional market made the entire hiring process smooth and effective. Kinetic has proven to be a reliable partner in building a strong, capable team that supports our growth ambitions.”
Conclusion:
Through a strategic partnership with Kinetic, the chemical company was able to meet its ambitious growth objectives while ensuring that each hire aligned with both technical requirements and cultural values. Today, we continue to support their ongoing recruitment needs across the region, reinforcing their position as a leading chemical solutions provider in the Middle East.