EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global organisation in the industrial sector that seeks an IT Category Manager to be based in Olten, Switzerland.
You will assist in managing the strategic procurement of all IT hardware and software globally and support other indirect categories when required.
As Category Manager IT, you will assist senior internal stakeholders at a country, regional and global level to ensure all user needs are met and the business can benefit from efficient and advanced software and hardware solutions to give a competitive edge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer or Category Manager to expand their horizons in a truly global role (with a significant operating presence across all continents) and strategically manage a variety of key indirect service categories.
Therefore, the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and able to positively engage multi-national teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate with the following skillset and experience:
Educated to degree or equivalent level
Confident in dealing with large IT providers – especially software suppliers
Ideally, 4+ years of experience within Indirect Procurement at a strategic level
Experience in dealing directly with suppliers – confident in sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier delivery
High level of PC literacy and familiarity with digital Procurement tools
Fluent English is essential - other languages are beneficial
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My client is an exciting global leading FMCG organisation seeking a Senior Supply Planning Manager - Rapid Response.
The company is implementing a new platform/technology system to enhance its planning abilities across the entire Supply Chain function.
As the Senior Supply Planning Manager - Rapid Response, you will be accountable for developing, implementing, and enforcing global supply planning processes and tools to support in fulfilling all inventory, cost and service KPIs.
My client is transforming its planning capabilities across all our markets with the OnePlan program (utilising the Kinaxis Rapid Response platform).
The position will be based in Zug, Switzerland.
The required skills & competencies to succeed in this role include:
Design, develop and deploy Supply Planning standards, processes, policies, and tools in line with industry best practices
Implement Kinaxis Rapid Response across the Group in line with the OnePlan programme implementation timeline
Lead the functional selection process and later implement the future chosen Detailed Scheduling tool
Develop and deploy sustainable supply planning capability and training programs to ensure consistency of knowledge, practices, and level of understanding across the whole planning community
Experience & Skills Sought:
Proven Advanced Planning System (APS) implementation or usage experience for supply planning
Excellent project management skills with the ability to deliver complex projects on time while managing internal and external stakeholders
Experience of Operational Planning in SAP APO, Kinaxis Rapid Response or other APS tools, ideally within a FMCG company
Experienced change agent and communicator: Proven ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation and an ability to build strong, constructive relationships and positively influence a diverse group of stakeholders
Travel requirement: 5-10% to Group-wide locations (Europe, Asia)
If you are interested in the Senior Supply Planning Manager - Rapid Response role and feel you have the relevant experience/implemented the Rapid Response platform (Kinaxis Technology) or similar planning tools previously, please apply and let\'s have a conversation.
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Our client, a global industrial group, is seeking a Category Manager for Direct Materials.
The business is currently in a significant growth phase and the Category Manager will be responsible for developing and driving the category strategy, coordinating buyers in various locations in Europe, managing supplier risk and implementing a multiple-sourcing strategy.
The role is located in Ludvika, Sweden.
The responsibilities of the Category Manager will include, but will not be limited to:
Formulate long-term development strategies for categories
Coordinate and execute the sourcing plan
Cooperate with a team of buyers
Foster trustful relationships with suppliers
Meet with critical suppliers regularly
Drive process improvements
Identify and implement cost-reduction activities
Requirements:
University degree in Business Administration or Engineering
Proven track record in international strategic sourcing gained in a manufacturing environment
Great communication skills
Fluency in English and Swedish
Strong data and analytics skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Traveling up to 15-20% across Europe
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Our client, a leading manufacturing company in Thurgau, Switzerland is seeking a talented and experienced Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement and negotiation at a local site level, and be fluent in both English and German.
Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist:
Develop and implement effective procurement strategies
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
Analyse market trends to identify potential new suppliers
Collaborate with internal departments, including production and finance, to forecast demand
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, costs, and supplier performance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Fluent in both German and English is essential
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably within the manufacturing industry
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
EMEA Recruitment is dedicated to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as an impartial third party in the recruitment process, focusing on skills and experience. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
EMEA Recruitment is working with a well-known global FMCG leader, seeking a Procurement Modeller in Warsaw.
Responsibilities of the Procurement Modeller:
Leading cost modelling projects with external providers
Integrating digital cost models into price risk management and annual plan
Supporting cost model digital integration and deployment
Reviewing progress with external provider(s); proactively track progress, provide updates and anticipate potential delays
Ensuring project scope falls within budget allocation
Requirements:
Min 3-5 years of buying experience in FMCG (direct materials in a manufacturing environment is preferred)
Price Risk Management, inflation mitigation and material cost budgeting/forecasting experience
Experience in cost modelling, planning, managing, and delivering complex projects
Strong cross-functional stakeholder engagement and management skills
Navigating and problem-solving through fast-changing ambiguity and complex global environment
What our client is offering:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Annual bonus
Learning Platform
Opportunity to work in a global environment and with a market leader
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a global leader in the FMCG industry that is outgrowing the market by continuously adding to its innovative portfolio.
My client is seeking a Sustainability Data Analyst on a 3-6 month contract, who can help monitor the ESG & Sustainability data within their portfolio of suppliers.
The Sustainability Data Analyst will report into the VP of Sustainability. You will acquire data from some of their largest suppliers to ensure compliance and ESG standards throughout.
Based in Switzerland or elsewhere in Europe, this role is hybrid or remote and requires immediate availability.
The role:
As the Sustainability Data Analyst, you will be the go-to contact for any queries regarding Sustainability & Regulatory data from the portfolio of suppliers.
By analysing the data you will identify trends, errors and gaps within the supplier\'s reports/templates to establish key areas of improvement for the sustainability team.
Your responsibilities:
Contribute to the organisation\'s overall ESG & Sustainability strategy by gaining valuable data insights throughout the organisation’s portfolio
The main point of contact for any queries or questions about the suppliers\' ESG & Sustainability reporting templates as they are being introduced.
Accountable for monitoring Sustainability data through the organisation’s ingredients and packaging suppliers
Manage the Sustainability reports for approximately 40 accounts to have full visibility of the organisation’s portfolio ESG & Sustainability status
Communicate with suppliers on how to correctly input data for the Sustainability reports
Present recommended data to the Sustainability team through Excel identifying key trends
Personal Qualifications & Experience:
Immediately available to start (European right to work is required)
Understanding of Procurement/Supply Chain suppliers
Strong Excel skills, a good communicator with the ability to present data to senior stakeholders
Degree in Business Administration, Sustainability or Energy
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
In collaboration with our client, we are searching for a German-speaking Procurement Manager Marketing Services to be based in Zurich.
As a Marketing Sourcing expert, you will operate in a senior capacity, managing related services and contracts to deliver cost reduction programs across a wide region. You will take a consultative approach to provide solutions both internally and externally.
Your key responsibilities as the Procurement Manager Marketing Services will include:
Provide best-in-class solutions within the Sourcing area for Marketing Services, Advertising and Media
Operate in a consultative manner, working specifically with external customers and suppliers to understand their needs and adapt accordingly to varying requests and demands
Being a key stakeholder support in the sourcing lifecycle - including driving sourcing, RFI, RFP, evaluation, drafting, contracting, onboarding, negotiations, supplier management, etc.
Review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors for MarCom services and contracts, including Advertising, Creative Content and Media related
Display strong Sourcing/Procurement knowledge to be able to guide, advise and consultant with clients and ultimately solve their needs in the Marketing spend area
Display commercial awareness and business acumen to contribute to the growth of the business and the services provided
For this Procurement Manager Marketing Services role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skill sets:
Bachelor\'s and/or master\'s degree - a focus on Marketing would be a plus
Ideally, 8+ years’ experience in managing/strategic procurement of MarCom services, and expertise with local and international Marketing agencies would be an advantage
A track record in operating within a Consultative or Account Management role
Ability to utilize procurement and financial data to understand spending trends and to leverage information to identify procurement insights that result in process efficiencies and cost savings
Strong influencer who has the readiness to identify cost reduction opportunities
Fluent in both German and English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a rapidly growing, global FMCG business, seeking an Operational Excellence & Capital Planning Director to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all operational functions. This position will also strategically plan and manage capital investments to meet the global capital growth plan initiatives.
The Operational Excellence & Capital Planning Director will have previous experience in capital projects and financial planning environments to assist the Global Capital Projects team in working closely with the CFO, CEO and Finance.
Experience developing and presenting business cases is required to support the commercial growth of the organization in alignment with the capital projects/CAPEX portfolio whilst reporting into the VP of Global Strategic Operations.
This role is based in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Main responsibilities of the Operational Excellence & Capital Planning Director:
Own the strategy and execution of the organizations multi-site CAPEX process and policies globally
Collaborate with senior management to develop the organization\'s capital investment strategy aligned with business goals and financial objectives
Oversee all the capital projects within the global network design, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards while working cross-functionally to create milestones and lead project success
Conduct comprehensive analysis and evaluation of capital expenditure proposals, considering factors such as ROI and risk assessment while preparing multiple business cases, financial models and presentations to support capital investment & secure funding approvals
Work closely with finance teams to develop and implement annual operating budgets and long-term financial forecasts while monitoring budget performance & identifying variances
Implement robust governance frameworks and internal controls to mitigate risks, maintain operational integrity & safeguard the organization\'s assets and interests
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in operational excellence, capital planning, and project management roles, preferably in a complex organizational environment
Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related MBA
Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate financial data, develop business cases, financial modelling, project management tools and make data-driven decisions
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
EMEA Recruitment is working with a global procurement and supply chain company providing solutions for the businesses, seeking a Procurement Expert proficient in German, located in Warsaw.
Your responsibilities as the Procurement Expert:
Negotiating and renegotiating commercial terms with suppliers and active cooperation with stakeholders
Participating in local and global projects
Supporting communication flow and effective process execution between the business
Collecting of quotes, monitoring the supplier market, preparing purchasing reports and analyses, identifying and optimizing costs
Conducting and optimizing purchasing processes and tenders
Candidate Requirements:
3+ years of experience in indirect Procurement and Consultancy
Good level of English and German (min. B2)
Stakeholder management experience
Customer solutions focused and negotiations skills
Flexibility, adaptability, openness for new (tools, systems, projects etc.) and for fast-changing environment
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a leading FMCG business in Amsterdam in their search for an Interim Operations & Supply Chain Development Analyst.
This role is for a 6-month maternity cover starting in September.
You will work closely with the Director of Supply Chain and be the right hand to the Senior Director Operations.
This position is vital for the Operations Department, where your insights and analytics will be key to management reporting and market developments.
Responsibilities of the Operations & Supply Chain Development Analyst:
Analyse and review spends monthly
Monthly management reporting, including dashboards
Create and maintain monthly KPIs
Creating sustainability initiatives and reporting on their performance
Engineering and data analytics
Managing continuous improvements
Experience required:
At least 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Operations
Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration (Master\'s preferred)
Strong analytical skills
Expertise in ERP software (SAP or Qlik sense is preferred)
Knowledge of Power BI or other automation tools is a bonus
Fluent in English (other EU languages are a plus)
Willing to travel 10% of the time
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Our client, a renowned leader in the manufacturing industry, is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead their Supply Chain operations, drive efficiency, and contribute to their continued success.
Based out of the Basel area, key responsibilities of the Supply Chain Director include:
Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives
Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and coordination across all supply chain functions
Analyze and optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and key stakeholders
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
Requirements:
Proven experience (10+ years) in Supply Chain, ideally within the manufacturing industry or similar
Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master\'s degree is preferred
In-depth knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication and negotiation skills
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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