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George Weemes

Associate Director

Phone number: + 41 41 588 1630

Email: [email protected]

Associate Director

George Weemes is an Associate Director specialising in Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment in Switzerland.

He joined EMEA Recruitment with nearly a decade of extensive recruitment experience, eight of those years immersed in logistics recruitment.

His focus on delivering value, fostering growth, and ensuring the right talent is in place makes him an excellent recruitment partner.

He is excited to advance his career by exploring new markets and being involved in different facets of the industry. He looks forward to travelling across Switzerland, broadening his knowledge, and expanding his skill set.

George is particularly enthusiastic about helping individuals who are looking to advance their careers. He understands the importance of getting the right people in place and is dedicated to matching candidates with roles where they can thrive and contribute to business success.

George’s Interests

George is interested in music, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

He enjoys sports, particularly football, golf and long distance running. He aspires to complete the 6 major marathons in his spare time.

He also loves to travel and recently completed a sabbatical where he toured Southeast Asia.

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George Weemes

Associate Director

Phone number: + 41 41 588 1630

Email: [email protected]

George Weemes is an Associate Director specialising in Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment in Switzerland.

He joined EMEA Recruitment with nearly a decade of extensive recruitment experience, eight of those years immersed in logistics recruitment.

His focus on delivering value, fostering growth, and ensuring the right talent is in place makes him an excellent recruitment partner.

He is excited to advance his career by exploring new markets and being involved in different facets of the industry. He looks forward to travelling across Switzerland, broadening his knowledge, and expanding his skill set.

George is particularly enthusiastic about helping individuals who are looking to advance their careers. He understands the importance of getting the right people in place and is dedicated to matching candidates with roles where they can thrive and contribute to business success.

George’s Interests

George is interested in music, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

He enjoys sports, particularly football, golf and long distance running. He aspires to complete the 6 major marathons in his spare time.

He also loves to travel and recently completed a sabbatical where he toured Southeast Asia.

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Neil Cope
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George Weemes JOBS

Director of Procurement Excellence

Competitive + Bonus
Switzerland
Procurement & Supply Chain
Permanent
Posted 2 months ago
Our client, a rapidly expanding business in the FMCG sector, is seeking a Director of Procurement Excellence for its European hub in Lucerne. This role is crucial for advancing the company\'s strategic growth plans across EMEA and other regions.

The Director of Procurement Excellence will be tasked with developing and implementing innovative procurement strategies, best practices and process improvements to optimize procurement activities, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Reporting directly to the CPO, the successful candidate will streamline procurement processes, ensuring they adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Selecting, implementing, and managing procurement technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making
  • Leading category management initiatives and optimization strategies, including market analysis and supplier negotiations within specific procurement categories

We seek high-calibre candidates for the Director of Procurement Excellence role with the following qualifications/experience:
  • Ideally, 10+ years of experience managing procurement processes and activities within the FMCG industry
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices
  • Experience in building a team from the ground up
  • Strong stakeholder management 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.

Global Category Manager Facilities Management

Competitive salary + bonus
Zürich
Procurement & Supply Chain
Permanent
Posted 4 weeks ago
In collaboration with our client, we are searching for a German-speaking Global Category Manager Facilities Management to join their Zurich office on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract.

With Procurement and Sourcing expertise, you will operate in a senior capacity managing spend and strategic sourcing in the core areas of Facilities Management, Utilities and Real Estate services to deliver cost reduction programs across a wide region.

Your key responsibilities as the Global Category Manager Facilities Management will include:
  • Manage RFP/RFQ and supplier selection, as well as ongoing supplier management in the Integrated Facilities Management area
  • Operate in a consultative manner, specifically working with external customers and suppliers to understand the best solutions for the business
  • 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 Facility Management services contracts, both Hard and Soft Facilities related as well as Utilities and integrated services
  • Act as a key Business Partner from the Procurement area to relevant functions, hold a track record in vendor management and play key role in selection of Integrated FM providers

For this Global Category Manager Facilities Management role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skill sets:
  • Bachelor\'s and/or master\'s degree in Economic Sciences or Industrial Engineering - a focus on Facility Management would be a plus
  • Ideally, 8+ years’ experience in managing/strategic procurement of Facility Management services or closely linked Indirect categories
  • 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.

Sourcing Operations Analyst

Competitive salary
Zug
Procurement & Supply Chain, Sourcing
Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
My client, a fast-growing business working in the FMCG sector, is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its dynamic team as a Sourcing Operations Analyst.

This role is an integral part of the Supply Chain & Procurement organisation, providing essential support to the business\' Source to Pay model.

The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing and implementing tools and processes to enhance the Sourcing function.

You will work with the Category Managers to provide sourcing support and Purchase to Pay support. This includes new vendor set-ups, forecasting, contract and price management, accounts payable resolution, and process support.

For this Sourcing Operations Analyst role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skillset:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business-related field would be ideal
  • 2+ years of Sourcing experience within a relevant industry
  • Excellent collaborator and relationship builder, both internally and externally
  • Effective at establishing trust, building business relationships, and driving results
  • Fluent 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.

Purchasing Manager

Confidential salary
Zug
Procurement & Supply Chain
Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago
Our client is an international business known for providing innovative, high-quality solutions within a specialised manufacturing sector. EMEA Recruitment is assisting the company in its search for a Strategic Purchasing Manager.

Our client operates in a highly technical industry, working closely with various markets, including Automotive, Transportation, Electronics and Construction.

As the Purchasing Manager, you\'ll lead all procurement activities, particularly for raw chemical materials. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and the R&D team to drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure a sustainable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager:
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies to secure cost-effective supply chains
  • Lead contract and price negotiations for medium to large-volume purchases
  • Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure a reliable and innovative supply chain
  • Oversee the introduction of alternative suppliers to optimise costs, lead times, and inventory levels
  • Support the sample approval process with cross-functional teams (Production, R&D, Sales)
  • Monitor global supplier markets to identify new trends and potential suppliers
The Strategic Purchasing Manager will have the following qualifications/ experience
  • A degree in Chemistry or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in strategic purchasing, preferably within the chemicals sector
  • Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Proven ability to optimise procurement processes and drive cost savings
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
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.