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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George Weemes JOBS

120000 CHF
Posted a month ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a leading global organisation in its search for a Procurement Cost Specialist to join their dynamic team in St Gallen.

In this role, you will take ownership of cost optimisation initiatives, providing detailed analyses and insights to inform decision-making and drive value across the business. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure effective cost management for a range of components and projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Cost Specialist:

  • Deliver cost estimations and analyses to support strategic decision-making
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives through detailed modelling and process optimisation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities
  • Engage in supplier negotiations and lead cost audits to ensure transparency
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive cost databases

Your Profile:

  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in cost optimisation, strategic procurement, or product development
  • Proficient in advanced analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel; PowerBI is a plus
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Background in industrial or technical environments is advantageous
  • Fluent in English and German

This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about driving value and collaborating in a global, innovative environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
Confidential
Zug
Posted 7 days ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global organisation in the industrial sector that seeks a Procurement Manager – Raw Materials to be based in Zug, Switzerland.

You will be responsible for the strategic procurement of chemical raw materials, working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment to ensure the efficient and cost-effective supply of key inputs for the business.

As Procurement Manager – Raw Materials, you will collaborate with senior internal stakeholders at country, regional, and global levels to align procurement strategies with business objectives, ensuring supply chain resilience and optimised sourcing solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to take on a global role in a dynamic, high-growth environment. The successful candidate will be agile, commercially driven, and capable of managing complex procurement projects while engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive value.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate with the following skillset and experience:

  • Educated to degree or equivalent level
  • Strong background in the procurement of chemical raw materials
  • Experience working in a project-driven procurement environment
  • Confident in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships on a global scale
  • Able to work cross-functionally with technical and commercial teams
  • High level of PC literacy and familiarity with digital Procurement tools
  • 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.