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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.
 
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EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a leading international technology organization in the search for a Regulatory Counsel, based in Amsterdam.

This is a newly created position within the Global Ethics & Compliance team, presenting a rare opportunity to influence regulatory strategy within a high-growth, innovation-led business.

Operating at the forefront of AI infrastructure, the business is expanding rapidly across global markets, and this role will be instrumental in ensuring alignment with evolving international regulations.

Responsibilities of the Regulatory Counsel:

• Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments (EU, US, APAC) and assess their impact on the business

• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance

• Advise on export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, CSRD, and technology-specific regulations

• Engage cross-functional teams (Security, Product, Sales) to implement compliance guardrails

• Support the development of internal policies and playbooks related to regulatory risks

• Act as a trusted business partner in navigating legal ambiguity across multiple jurisdictions

• Contribute to internal investigations and regulatory preparedness when required

This is a highly visible and autonomous position, suited to a proactive individual with strong stakeholder management capabilities and a commercial mindset.

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years’ experience in a regulatory or legal advisory role, ideally gained in-house or advising listed companies

• Strong understanding of Dutch legal frameworks and EU regulatory environments (minimum 5 years in the Netherlands)

• Proven track record in regulatory monitoring, not just compliance delivery

• Comfortable operating in a scale-up setting, with the ability to influence across a matrixed business

• Fluent English is essential; additional European languages are an advantage

• Experience with export controls and technology-related legal risk is highly desirable

This is a hybrid position based in Amsterdam (3 days in-office). A competitive salary and bonus package is on offer, alongside long-term development opportunities in a high-growth business.

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.

We are supporting a global leader in the consumer goods industry in their search for a Category Manager – UK&I and Nordics to join their team in Richmond, UK.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of the commercial organisation, bridging sales, marketing, insights, and retail activation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company\'s go-to-market strategy through data-driven recommendations, shopper-centric planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities of the Category Manager:

• Insight & data leadership: Act as the internal expert on shopper behaviour, store layout, and fixture strategy (SBD/SWS). Source and analyse data from Nielsen, Circana, and Kantar to generate actionable insights and trend analysis

• Range & space optimisation: Lead the end-to-end range review process across key retailers. Provide tailored recommendations based on shopper needs, customer-specific briefs, and commercial impact. Build planograms and manage all aspects of equipment and fixture execution

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and external agency partners to deliver integrated category solutions. Manage project timelines, budgets, and supplier contracts (e.g. fixture manufacturers and data providers)

• Post-implementation analysis: Evaluate category initiatives and store changes through robust post-launch reviews to drive continuous improvement and ROI

• External engagement: Act as a trusted category partner to major retail customers. Present compelling, insight-led recommendations to influence business decisions and strengthen long-term relationships

Key requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management and/or shopper insights, ideally within the FMCG industry

• Proven ability to translate data into clear, strategic business recommendations

• Familiarity with Circana/Nielsen/Kantar tools; experience with JDA Prospace or NexGen is a plus

• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and external vendors

• Excellent Excel and Microsoft 365 skills

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Self-starter with a high sense of ownership, project leadership, and delivery focus

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed