We are currently searching for a Group Head of Branding for this newly created role with our multi-national client based in Zug.

This is a unique opportunity to build, create and implement Brand Management. EMEA Recruitment is seeking a seasoned professional who can understand, shape and build an iconic brand.

Reporting to the CMO, as Group Head of Branding key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing brand strategies and plans to deliver long-term sustainable growth
• Working closely with the Brand Team (local & global), you will unlock insight to build integrated plans collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Using your challenger mindset, creative thinking and commercial awareness you will shape the Brand identity and system
• Create and launch the Group Master Brand to become an American Iconic brand
• Drive brand equity building strategy to grow brand value to position the company as the partner of choice and best support its accelerated growth strategy
• Develop and position star product brands to meet customer needs

The successful candidate will be ready for a challenge! Do you have what it takes to unleash brand magic to take brands to the next level? Want to tell stories at scale to connect with consumers? Interesting in building a global brand? If this sounds like you then please get in touch. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience in Brand Management and Brand Building in a global market
• 10+ years’ experience in building brands, with experience across the mix of Brand Management and Marketing
• Proven experience as a Brand builder within an agency or multi-national company
• Must be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of how to build \'top of mind\' awareness and its importance in the consumer funnel 
• Prior experience in managing all aspects of brand commercial delivery
• Excellent communication skills with experience in developing and delivering compelling presentations
• Project management skills with the ability to successfully plan, manage, prioritise tasks and evaluate across multiple projects to deliver with agility & excellence
• Fluent in 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. 

In collaboration with our client, we are searching for a German-speaking Procurement Manager Marketing Services to be based in Zurich.

As a Marketing Sourcing expert, you will operate in a senior capacity, managing related services and contracts to deliver cost reduction programs across a wide region. You will take a consultative approach to provide solutions both internally and externally.

Your key responsibilities as the Procurement Manager Marketing Services will include:

• Provide best-in-class solutions within the Sourcing area for Marketing Services, Advertising and Media
• Operate in a consultative manner, working specifically with external customers and suppliers to understand their needs and adapt accordingly to varying requests and demands 
• 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 MarCom services and contracts, including Advertising, Creative Content and Media related
• Display strong Sourcing/Procurement knowledge to be able to guide, advise and consultant with clients and ultimately solve their needs in the Marketing spend area
• Display commercial awareness and business acumen to contribute to the growth of the business and the services provided

For this Procurement Manager Marketing Services role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skill sets:

• Bachelor\'s and/or master\'s degree - a focus on Marketing would be a plus
• Ideally, 8+ years’ experience in managing/strategic procurement of MarCom services, and expertise with local and international Marketing agencies would be an advantage
• A track record in operating within a Consultative or Account Management role
• 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.

EMEA Recruitment is leading an exclusive search for a Senior Quality Manager to join our Zug-based client operating in the consumer goods sector. As the Senior Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring quality processes and standards are maintained and meet the agreed requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage Quality procedures and coverage of both suppliers and External Manufacturing facilities
• Ensure both internal and external processes are in line with the required regulated standards
• Conduct regular audits and/or technical visits/evaluations of suppliers and third-party manufacturers to ensure compliance with Manufacturing and Production processes
• Focus on Retail Standards, Sensory, Hygiene, Food Safety and deliver product quality at POS
• Collaborate with transportation and distribution on Quality topics such as storage and product delivery
• Assess, influence and build partnerships with various stakeholders including External Manufacturers - be the voice and focal contact point with them and maximise product exposure and Quality standards within
• Create process checks of finished goods and processes to drive improvements as well as implementing Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)

As my client continues to experience growth, this is an excellent chance for a proven Quality professional to pursue future development opportunities.

Additional requirements as Senior Quality Manager include:

• Educated to Degree or equivalent level
• Previous experience of working with Regulations in the Food & Beverages industries – knowledge of ISO 22000 and 14001 would be advantageous
• Circa 8-10 years’ experience within Food Safety/Quality Management in the F&B industries
• Strong stakeholder management skills with an ability to influence and engage senior leaders when appropriate
• Fluency in English
• Circa 20% travel required

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 recruiting for a dynamic Supplier Development Manager to join a leading manufacturing company in Zurich during an exciting period of growth.

Reporting to the Global Head of Category & Supplier Development, you will be instrumental in driving supplier performance improvements within the casting/foundry category.

Along with hybrid working, this role incorporates 25% travel to global suppliers. 

Key responsibilities of the Supplier Development Manager include:

• Lead and manage supplier development projects, including technical and quality audits
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development and improvement initiatives
• Oversee trial orders from new suppliers, ensuring a smooth transition to operational procurement
• Identify and implement performance improvement measures with both new and existing suppliers
• Ensure effective management of supplier data, inspections, and performance monitoring

Your Profile:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Strong background in supplier development, with hands-on experience in complex projects
• Knowledge of castings/iron & steel 
• Experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Engineering
• Excellent communication skills in English; fluency in German is advantageous

EMEA Recruitment is dedicated to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as an impartial third party in the recruitment process, focusing on skills and experience. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Our client, a growing business in the FMCG sector, is seeking a Logistics Procurement Manager to join its newly established European hub in Zug.

As the Logistics Procurement Manager, you will be involved with regional sourcing activities; liaising with logistics suppliers, analysing vendors, negotiating contracts and managing suppliers in line with the business growth.

Reporting to a Senior Manager, you should ideally have solid experience in a Logistics Sourcing environment, with expertise in consolidating fragmented spend and sourcing new providers.

Key responsibilities of the Logistics Procurement Manager include:

• Managing strategic supplier direction, qualifications and capabilities to both extend and expand supply base
• Understanding the logistics category, analysing the market, preparing sourcing strategy, using the RFP process, negotiating, implementing and tracking results
• Deliver sourcing solutions related to Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution and Transportation
• Hold ownership of spend activity in various freight areas such as Ocean and Sea Freight
• Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, risks and opportunities throughout the complete value/supply chain

As the Logistics Procurement Manager, we are looking for high calibre candidates with the following skillset:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a Logistics Procurement role
• Ability to identify, understand and give priority to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers
• Previous FMCG industry experience is essential
• Fluent in 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.