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We\'re supporting our client in their search for a Procurement Excellence Project Manager, offering a unique opportunity to join a leading global consumer goods business renowned for its international reach and ambitious growth agenda.

The role is based near Zurich, Switzerland. 

In this Group Procurement key role, you will drive high-impact programs across the organization. You will oversee strategic initiatives such as organization design, value capture, integration projects, and serve as the procurement lead on critical cross-functional initiatives.

Key responsibilities of the Procurement Excellence Project Manager include:

• Designing and leading frameworks and roadmaps for functional partnering within Procurement

• Taking ownership of Group Procurement projects, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and timely value delivery

• Tracking progress rigorously, identifying root causes of delays or risks, and proactively implementing corrective measures

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across leadership teams and supporting functions

• Acting as a liaison between Group Procurement and executive teams to ensure strategic alignment and effective communication

• Developing Procurement capabilities through coaching, process optimization, and contribution to evolving procurement policies and manuals

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong initiative, thriving in fast-paced environments with frequent change
• Passionate about continuous learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
• Project management experience in Procurement
• International experience preferred; familiarity with FMCG supply chains
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

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.

Fixed-Term Contract - 6-9 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Business Development to join a global food and beverage services company with offices across Europe, including Zurich.

This is fixed-term contract (FTC), so would require candidates to either be immediately available or with a short notice period (ideally maximum one month).

This is a key commercial role focused on managing the performance, margin, and future development of the European core product range, while building strong relationships with internal teams and external customers.

Key responsibilities as Senior Manager Business Development include:

• Lead commercial performance of the core food, beverage, and consumables range across Europe

• Align product offerings with customer expectations through collaboration with Culinary and Procurement teams

• Support concept development and customer presentations with product storytelling and market insights

• Drive supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and process compliance for new and existing products

• Oversee product catalogue maintenance, pricing, and forecast accuracy in partnership with Supply Chain

• Deliver against financial targets and range benefits, managing budget and performance KPIs

The ideal candidate profile:

• Degree in Business or Supply Chain; Procurement qualifications (e.g. CPIS) preferred

• 5+ years\' experience in a Sales or Commercial Business Development-related role

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams

• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities; analytical and detail-oriented

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience in commercial negotiations

• Previous experience in food and beverage industry is a must

Key responsibilities:

• Manage monthly IFRS group consolidations and financial statements

• Partner with local Finance, Treasury, and M&A teams

• Provide expert IFRS guidance on complex Accounting matters

• Support audits, acquisitions, and Finance transformation projects

• Maintain and improve reporting tools, including Tagetik

Your profile:

• ACA/CPA qualified, Big 4 background preferred

• 2–3 years’ experience in international group Accounting

• Strong IFRS and consolidation knowledge (multi-entity)

• Excellent project management and communication skills

• Fluent in English - German would be a plus

EMEA Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a well-established luxury retail multi-national in its search for a Senior HR Business Partner – Corporate Functions to join the Zurich office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as a strategic liaison between employees and senior management, ensuring that HR processes and initiatives are aligned with business goals.

This role focuses on delivering impactful HR solutions that enhance performance and employee engagement across various corporate departments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, evolving environment where you will help shape organizational culture and drive meaningful change across the business.

Key responsibilities of the Senior HR Business Partner – Corporate Functions:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders in departments such as Finance, Legal, and HR, aligning people strategy with business priorities

• Support change management initiatives by coaching leadership and promoting cross-functional collaboration

• Drive employee engagement and development by enhancing performance, retention, and career progression strategies

• Lead and implement global HR programs, working with internal stakeholders to deliver key strategic projects

Your profile:

• Extensive HR experience (10+ years) with a strong background in partnering with corporate functions

• Proven knowledge of and experience in Swiss labor law regulations and their practical application within international organizations

• Strong social skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the business

• Speaks German/Swiss German to native level and fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities

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 growing international company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Zurich. This role is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of Swiss GAAP and payroll, and experience across Swiss and/or German accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:

• Manage financial accounts for Swiss and German entities
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP, tax, and payroll regulations
• Prepare monthly accounts for sign off by the Senior Manager
• Prepare financial statements, tax filings, and support audits
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Improve financial processes and ensure cash flow oversight

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ years\' experience in financial accounting (Swiss/German markets)
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP (OR); HGB a plus
• Fluent in English and German (Russian beneficial)
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive

What’s Offered:

• Hybrid work
• Annual bonus and above-market pension contributions
• Education budget and career development
• Diverse, international team 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.

• 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

• 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

• Lead the implementation of new inventory management features across front- and back-end systems
• Drive the digital integration of client systems
• Implement robust EDI connections to the ERP platform
• Develop and deploy REST and OCI APIs for seamless customer data access
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, providing support and driving resolution of complex issues

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Circa 3+ years’ experience with Java, JavaEE, and Spring Batch
• Solid SQL knowledge; experience with Oracle and PL/SQL is a bonus
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A communicative, analytical, and self-driven mindset, focused on practical solutions
• Fluency in English and German

• Develop and embed data governance frameworks, policies, and standards across all master data domains
• Ensure high-quality, consistent, and accessible data across core systems
• Lead a small team of data professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, best practice, and continuous improvement
• Drive data quality initiatives, audits, and continuous monitoring in collaboration with IT and business teams
• Oversee integration of master data across systems, ensuring compliance with data security standards

• Degree-qualified in IT, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in Master Data Management or Data Governance, including leadership experience
• Strong understanding of data management tools and enterprise
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage data in complex, multilingual environments
• Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage