George Weemes

Associate Director

Phone number: + 41 41 588 1630

Email: george.weemes@emearecruitment.com

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: george.weemes@emearecruitment.com

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

Confidential
Posted 4 days ago
We are supporting a client in Zurich with an urgent requirement for an experienced Procurement Manager to support Real Estate and Construction sourcing activities on behalf of major financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Procurement Manager:

  • Lead sourcing initiatives related to planning, architecture, and project management services
  • Manage procurement for new builds and office space developments – not facilities management or leasing
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement strategies aligned with construction project lifecycles
  • Work closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to define and execute service contracts
  • Support compliance with SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects) contract frameworks

Required Experience:

  • Proven experience in Procurement for construction or real estate development projects
  • Sound knowledge of Swiss construction processes and SIA contracts
  • Fluent in German, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Background in architecture, quantity surveying, or engineering highly beneficial
  • Ideally, experience working with financial sector clients on construction projects
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organization on a high-impact project. A permanent option may be considered for the right person.

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 salary
Posted 3 days ago
My client, an international FMCG business, is recruiting a Category Manager – Raw Materials. Based at their head office in Zurich, you will support the procurement team with the sourcing of ingredients and raw materials.

As Category Manager – Raw Materials, you will manage Procurement for various food manufacture subcategories. You will also support the regional strategy design and execution in line with local business requirements. 

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

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 a month ago

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.
Confidential
Zug
Posted a month ago

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.
Confidential
Posted 4 days ago
We are supporting a client in Zurich with an urgent requirement for an experienced Procurement Manager to support Real Estate and Construction sourcing activities on behalf of major financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Procurement Manager:

  • Lead sourcing initiatives related to planning, architecture, and project management services
  • Manage procurement for new builds and office space developments – not facilities management or leasing
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement strategies aligned with construction project lifecycles
  • Work closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to define and execute service contracts
  • Support compliance with SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects) contract frameworks

Required Experience:

  • Proven experience in Procurement for construction or real estate development projects
  • Sound knowledge of Swiss construction processes and SIA contracts
  • Fluent in German, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Background in architecture, quantity surveying, or engineering highly beneficial
  • Ideally, experience working with financial sector clients on construction projects
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organization on a high-impact project. A permanent option may be considered for the right person.

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 salary
Posted 3 days ago
My client, an international FMCG business, is recruiting a Category Manager – Raw Materials. Based at their head office in Zurich, you will support the procurement team with the sourcing of ingredients and raw materials.

As Category Manager – Raw Materials, you will manage Procurement for various food manufacture subcategories. You will also support the regional strategy design and execution in line with local business requirements. 

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

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 a month ago

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.
Confidential
Zug
Posted a month ago

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.