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Competitive salary + bonus
Posted 3 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Procurement Director to join a leading CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) business at their offices based near Dublin.
This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing global category strategies for the high-impact portfolio of Packaging.
As Global Procurement Director, you will drive value creation through innovation, risk mitigation, supplier collaboration, sustainability, and commercial excellence.
Key responsibilities as Global Procurement Director include:
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team, promoting a culture of collaboration, learning, and career development
- Serve as a senior Procurement leader, managing strategic sourcing and category management activities across a critical portfolio
- Develop and implement multi-year global category strategies aligned with corporate objectives
- Influence stakeholders across R&D, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and BU Procurement to gain alignment on key sourcing strategies
- Build long-term supplier partnerships focused on innovation, performance, and environmental/social responsibility goals
- Lead market intelligence efforts, identifying trends and risks to inform sourcing strategies and business continuity
The ideal candidate profile:
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (professional qualifications preferred)
- 10+ years of senior Procurement and Category Management experience in global, complex environments
- Strong background in CPG, manufacturing, or food & beverage industries is highly desirable
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, particularly in matrixed organisations
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership and talent development
- Strategic thinker with outstanding project management and communication skills
This is a rare opportunity to play a strategic leadership role within a dynamic and globally connected Procurement function. You’ll have the chance to influence the direction of category strategy, mentor a talented team, and make a real business impact from day one.
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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Posted a week ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with a global leader in the FMCG space. Our client is seeking a Category Manager with a background in managing a marketing category.
In this role, you will develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with local teams to ensure effective sourcing, cost optimisation, and compliance.
You’ll be the key link between local business needs and supply markets, driving initiatives that enhance value across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities of the Category Manager:
- Develop and execute regional marketing category strategies in alignment with local teams
- Lead sourcing efforts, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
- Serve as the primary contact for local stakeholder management and problem-solving, including claims handling and quality issue resolution
- Provide insights on total cost of ownership and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Ideal Candidate:
- Degree educated, with 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within marketing or related categories
- Strong analytical skills, contract management experience, and proven supplier relationship management capabilities
- Fluent in English; willing to travel up to 15% 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.
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Posted a week ago
EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a global leader in the FMCG sector, looking to bring on board a dynamic Category Manager to lead strategic logistics procurement.
In this role, you’ll shape and implement the category strategies for logistics, forge strong supplier partnerships, and work closely with local teams to streamline sourcing, optimise costs, and ensure compliance.
Acting as the key liaison between business units and logistics providers, you\'ll drive impactful initiatives that deliver value across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities of the Category Manager:
- Craft and execute comprehensive logistics strategies, aligned with local market needs
- Oversee sourcing activities, lead contract negotiations, and manage supplier performance
- Act as a main point of contact for stakeholders, addressing logistical challenges and resolving issues promptly.
- Deliver insights on total cost of ownership and lead initiatives for continuous improvement
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate with the following skillset and experience:
- Educated to degree level, with over 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, particularly within logistics or supply chain management
- Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, with a track record of effective supplier management
- Fluent in English, with a readiness to travel up to 15% within 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.
€50,000-55,000 including holiday + bonus + benefits
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a multinational energy company in its search for a Buyer to join their team in Amsterdam.
The Buyer will ensure timely and quality sourcing of all goods and services for a variety of operations.
The successful Buyer will liaise with various internal and external stakeholders and will receive an attractive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
Responsibilities of the Buyer:
EMEA Recruitment is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, focusing on skills and experience, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Our goal is to ensure an equitable recruitment process and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
The Buyer will ensure timely and quality sourcing of all goods and services for a variety of operations.
The successful Buyer will liaise with various internal and external stakeholders and will receive an attractive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
Responsibilities of the Buyer:
- Prepare requests for quotation documents
- Creation of contracts and purchase orders in the ERP system
- Liaising with suppliers, engineers, and project management
- Manage claims and track vendors\' feedback
- Stock availability verification
- Evaluating and negotiating POs at a local and international level
- 2-4 years of experience in a Buyer role or similar
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Marine, Offshoring, or similar
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Fluent in English, Dutch preferable
EMEA Recruitment is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, focusing on skills and experience, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Our goal is to ensure an equitable recruitment process and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Competitive salary + bonus
Posted 4 weeks ago
We are currently seeking a Global Category Manager CAPEX in collaboration with our client, based in Zurich.
Operating in a manufacturing-orientated environment, the ideal candidate will have prior experience in a production-focused domain in indirect spend categories, such as CAPEX, MRO, and Facility Management.
Key responsibilities of the Global Category Manager include:
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.
Operating in a manufacturing-orientated environment, the ideal candidate will have prior experience in a production-focused domain in indirect spend categories, such as CAPEX, MRO, and Facility Management.
Key responsibilities of the Global Category Manager include:
- Cover site expenditure and capital projects responsible for delivering year-on-year cost savings
- Develop strategic purchasing plans and supplier consolidation projects
- Display a strong technical understanding of CAPEX and MRO procurement, having previously concluded negotiations, established supplier frameworks, and shared best practices across the relevant regional spend areas
- Work towards achieving corporate goals through cost savings and process efficiencies
- Manage Capital Spend Projects across 50+ factories globally
- Create, manage, and run end-to-end projects related to driving both operational and strategic purchasing in the Capex, machinery, and spare parts spend area
- Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Economic, Engineering, or Supply Chain-focused discipline
- Circa 5+ years\' working experience in a technical procurement environment
- Category management experience and project management knowledge, ideally obtained in a matrix environment and fast-paced organization
- Ability to monitor results against established KPIs, and continually assess and review the existing supplier base
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and interact with the Production operation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), plus a strong knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
- Fluency in English
- Willing to travel on an ad-hoc basis
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.
Competitive salary + bonus
Posted 4 weeks ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Category Manager Logistics to join our Zug-based manufacturing client and manage part of their global spend in this critical spend area.
Key responsibilities as Global Category Manager Logistics include:
Key responsibilities as Global Category Manager Logistics include:
- Drive Procurement activities and strategies to deliver upon wider business objectives
- Showcase Category strategy and development specifically in the Logistics area
- Work with Logistics providers and manage supplier selection of Warehousing, Ocean, and Road Freight
- Contribute to Procurement optimization projects and take Procurement within the business to \'the next level\'
- Operate within the organization in a truly business-partnering approach
- Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in a Supply Chain or Economic related discipline
- Have 5+ years experience in Procurement, with a focus on category management in Indirects - specifically Logistics spend area
- Ability to monitor results against established KPIs, and continually assess and review the existing supplier base
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and interact with the broader Supply Chain business
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), plus a strong knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
- Fluent in English, any additonal language would be an advantage
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.
Comprehensive salary
Posted 4 weeks ago
Our client, a global manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Global Procurement Category Head for Process Equipment, Electrical & Controls.
This role is part of the Indirect Procurement leadership team and oversees a team of Sourcing professionals across multiple regions.
You will drive strategic Sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver value through cost efficiency and process excellence.
Key responsibilities of the Global Procurement Category Head:
This role is part of the Indirect Procurement leadership team and oversees a team of Sourcing professionals across multiple regions.
You will drive strategic Sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver value through cost efficiency and process excellence.
Key responsibilities of the Global Procurement Category Head:
- Drive global Sourcing strategies for equipment, electrical, and controls
- Improve Sourcing processes and foster a cost-focused culture
- Leverage market insights and best practices in supplier management
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through TCO and value engineering
- Enhance supplier terms to support growth and profitability
- Align Procurement plans with key internal stakeholders
- Bachelor\'s or master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Solid background in Procurement or Operations within complex manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management
- Proven track record leading cross-functional and multi-cultural teams
- Strong project management skills
- Fluency in English
Confidential salary
Posted 4 weeks ago
My client, an international FMCG business, is recruiting a Category Manager – Raw Materials. Based at their head office in Zurich, you will support the procurement team with the sourcing of ingredients and raw materials.
As Category Manager – Raw Materials, you will manage Procurement for various food manufacture subcategories. You will also support the regional strategy design and execution in line with local business requirements.
We are looking for a high-caliber candidate with the following skillset and experience:
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.
As Category Manager – Raw Materials, you will manage Procurement for various food manufacture subcategories. You will also support the regional strategy design and execution in line with local business requirements.
We are looking for a high-caliber candidate with the following skillset and experience:
- Ideally educated to degree or equivalent level
- Ideally 4+ years of experience in Procurement at a strategic level
- Experience managing raw materials procurement within the last 2 years, specifically within food and beverage ingredients
- Strong negotiator with previous experience leading key supplier negotiations
- Fluent English is essential - other languages are beneficial
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.
CHF 85k-90k base salary
Posted a month ago
EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in collaboration with our client, a fast moving consumer goods business with offices in Zurich.
As a Logistics Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing administrative and operational activity within the Traffic Coordination of the business activity.
Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Coordinator:
- Coordinate and oversee deliveries, specifically via Ocean Freight, liaising with freight forwarders and shipping companies
- Invoice management and issuance of documentation related to physical purchases and sales of raw materials and commodities used in the Food industry
- Collaborate with suppliers and transport companies to ensure timely performance and delivery of shipments
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics operations
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Logistics and Supply Chain
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 2+ years\' experience in Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Export/Import or Logistics
- Strong understanding of Logistics, shipments and related administrative tasks
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Fluency in English, any other language is beneficial
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.
CHF 140-150k + bonus
Posted a month ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Category Manager Electronics to join our client in Aargau. Please note this role requires fluency in German.
In this position, you will lead the global spend across the category of Electronics with a specific focus on transformers and switchgears, all within a genuine Procurement transformation setting.
Key responsibilities as Global Category Manager Electronics include:
In this position, you will lead the global spend across the category of Electronics with a specific focus on transformers and switchgears, all within a genuine Procurement transformation setting.
Key responsibilities as Global Category Manager Electronics include:
- Drive Procurement solutions by showcasing technical understanding of the Electronics area, specifically transformers and switchgears
- Take an engineering-driven approach to the management of Purchasing
- Showcase Procurement expertise and understanding of market factors related to materials used in machinery and energy industries
- Contribute to Procurement transformation projects and take Procurement within the business to the next level
- Bring cost savings through optimized Procurement methods - operate within the organization in a business partnering approach
- Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering or Supply Chain-related discipline
- Have 8+ years\' experience in Procurement, with a focus on category management in direct materials related to the Energy sector - knowledge of Transformers and purchasing of this type of product is critical
- Hold technical knowledge of materials used in Electrical or machinery manufacturing and/or the Energy sector
- Have previously worked either regionally or globally in a multi-national organization
- Fluent in English and German is essential
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.
Comprehensive salary
Posted 2 months ago
Our client is a fast-growing, innovative scale-up in advanced electronics manufacturing, gearing up for its next phase of expansion.
To support this exciting growth, they are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to bridge the gap between engineering, design, and supply chain - ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and suppliers.
This role will be instrumental in driving cost efficiencies, managing contracts, and optimizing supplier interactions to enhance overall operational performance.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Rotterdam, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping a supply chain.
The responsibilities of the Senior Supply Chain Manager will include:
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.
To support this exciting growth, they are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to bridge the gap between engineering, design, and supply chain - ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and suppliers.
This role will be instrumental in driving cost efficiencies, managing contracts, and optimizing supplier interactions to enhance overall operational performance.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Rotterdam, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping a supply chain.
The responsibilities of the Senior Supply Chain Manager will include:
- Drive supplier innovation
- Collaborating with R&D and engineering teams from product conception to manufacturing
- Develop and manage a reliable supplier portfolio to minimize risks and ensure seamless production
- Negotiate and oversee supplier contracts, including pricing, delivery terms and confidential agreements
- Optimize supplier performance by improving manufacturing processes and ensuring quality
- Lead supply chain process improvements, including automation and warehouse management
- Educational background in Supply Chain Management
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in similar roles
- Experience in the field of semiconductor equipment
- Knowledge of Mechanics or Mechatronics is an advantage
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong convincing/negotiation skills
- Fluency in 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.
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