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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.

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.

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a well-established international group in the industrial space with the hire of an IT Risk & Controls Manager to join its global compliance team in Zug.

As the IT Risk & Controls Manager, you\'ll focus on managing the group’s IT SOX controls framework, overseeing design, testing, and audit coordination across systems including SAP and HR platforms. You’ll also be the go-to person for IT controls governance and support key stakeholders in ensuring audit readiness across regions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT audit, risk, or compliance (SOX, ITGC, access management, etc.)
• Strong technical knowledge of SAP, HR systems, and related financial platforms
• Confident working across regions and managing internal/external audit activities
• Professional certification (e.g. CISA) preferred
• Fluency in English is a must; other languages are a plus

Why should you apply?
This is a strategic role within a stable, growing business offering long-term development and exposure to global operations. You\'ll be based in Zug with hybrid flexibility and have a chance to shape IT compliance practices at group level.

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 well-established healthcare company in its search for an Executive Assistant to join the Zug office.

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting senior leadership in managing day-to-day operations, including executive-level communication, coordination, and administration across various departments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, international environment where you’ll play a key part in driving efficiency, streamlining communication, and contributing to high-impact strategic projects.

Key responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:

• Manage complex calendars, international travel, and correspondence on behalf of senior executives
• Coordinate and prepare presentations, reports, and official documents for internal and external meetings
• Act as the main liaison for stakeholders across departments and external partners, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups
• Support special projects and oversee event planning and logistics, including virtual meetings with large audiences

Candidate profile:

• Completed a commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, ideally with further certification in executive support
• Over 5 years’ experience supporting senior management in a global business environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools
• Fluent communication skills in both English and German
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion

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 seeking a highly analytical and detail-focused  Senior Analyst  to join our client’s dynamic team. This role will play a crucial part in enhancing our processes, reporting, and modelling efforts while driving automation initiatives.
 
- Be part of a complex and evolving business landscape.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping our reporting and automation strategies.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on excellence and innovation.
 
The role will be a key hire for a fast paced, driven and highly visible finance team.  You will also act as a sparring partner to the FP&A Director and CFO.
 
In what is a broad and varied brief, key value adding responsibilities are to include
- Develop and maintain robust reporting processes and models in Excel.
- Analyse financial data with a data/process-driven approach to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effectiveness in reporting.
- Transition towards increased automation in weekly and monthly reporting tasks.
- Engage in hands-on analysis and be a business partner on strategic projects with the management team.
- Contribute to the identification of process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Additional big projects involvement, for example M&A and integration with recently acquired companies.
 
In order to fulfil the responsibilities in the brief, it is envisaged the candidate should have the following skill set & experience
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Solid technical accounting knowledge with a strong focus on data analysis and process optimization.
- Background in advisory services from Big 4 firms or financial services
- Background in oil and gas, renewables or infrastructure sectors is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with M&A processes is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to see the “bigger picture” while maintaining attention to detail.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment.
- Driven and hardworking, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Must be available to work in the office at least 4 days a week.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com
 

An internationally active firm based in Zug is seeking an experienced and pragmatic Finance Director to lead a small Finance function.

This is a key leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibilities, reporting directly to the CFO.

Main responsibilities of the Finance Director:

• Lead and support a small Finance team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

• Take ownership of internal and external reporting, planning cycles, and financial oversight

• Ensure full compliance with local and international Accounting standards

• Drive improvements in processes, controls, and reporting systems

• Provide financial input to business leaders and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Manage audit processes and relationships with external advisors

• Monitor liquidity and provide regular financial updates to top management

Your profile:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar - further qualifications (e.g. CPA, master’s) welcome

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including team leadership

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Swiss Accounting practices

• Confident user of SAP (S/4HANA ideal) - exposure to BI tools is a plus

• Strong communicator with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

• Comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment

• Fluent in English - German advantageous

This role is ideal for someone looking to take full ownership of the Finance agenda in a compact, international setup.

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 an exciting, global FMCG organization that is rapidly growing through acquisition with a heavy focus on sustainability.

The company has a varied and growing portfolio, linking them to global brands all over the world.

Based from their center of excellence, you\'ll create a strategic plan across Scope 3 sustainability, contributing to rapid development in their Sustainability journey.

As Senior Sustainability Manager - Logistics Decarbonization, you\'ll carve out a strategy focused on reducing Carbon Emissions from the entire logistics process, start to finish.

The role will require you to work closely with Logistics and Procurement functions to best understand where CO2 emissions can be reduced and where an impact can be made across the entire Supply Chain.

Areas of importance include EVs, biofuels, logistics routes, optimization of current logistics/procurement processes and sustainable equipment in the business. 

This role offers hybrid work based in Zug, Switzerland.

Responsibilities of the Senior Sustainability Manager:

• Carve out the entire Decarbonization strategy across scope 3 emissions, heavily focused on logistics and route optimization 
• Work closely with Logistics & Procurement teams to best plan the most Sustainable journey of raw materials from start to finish
• Maintain strong relationships with key Senior Stakeholders within the business during the entire roll out and strategy implementation
• Develop & track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure CO2e emissions from existing logistics routes to improve and implement new strategies in line with Sustainability targets
• Track emissions for specific business equipment to plan & modify for future improvements across sustainability for the organization

Candidate Requirements: 

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain logistics routes/raw material journey and has implemented or carved out sustainability practices within Scope 3 domain previously
• Works cross-functionally between teams such as Procurement & Logistics to implement new sustainability strategies 
• Ability to engage and influence key Senior Stakeholders within a large global 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.