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

Confidential
Posted a month ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global organization in the industrial sector as it strengthens its Procurement function with the addition of a Procurement Analyst.

This role will focus on supplier performance management and procurement data analytics, supporting the wider procurement team with insights and reporting.

The organization seeks a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and experience in procurement compliance, category management, and supplier evaluation.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a hands-on role in a dynamic environment, working with senior stakeholders and driving data-led decision-making within procurement.

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

  • 2-3 years of experience in Procurement, with a focus on category management and compliance
  • Strong expertise in supplier performance management – must have experience rather than starting from scratch
  • Advanced proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to analyze procurement data and generate insights
  • Knowledge of SAP Ariba and procurement digital tools
  • Strong project management skills, with experience training others and managing procurement colleagues
  • Highly analytical and detail-driven, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  • Fluent English is essential – additional languages are beneficial


This position offers the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, international business, contributing to the development of a data-driven procurement function.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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 4 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global organization in the consumer goods sector in hiring a Procurement Specialist to strengthen its Procurement function based in Cham.

In this role, you will manage sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships across multiple categories, ensuring cost efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with Procurement policies.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive process improvements and optimize Procurement strategies.

Key skills and experience required for the Procurement Specialist:

  • Strong Procurement background with expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management

  • Experience in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and risk management

  • Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices

  • Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience in an international environment

  • Fluent English is essential - additional languages are beneficial

This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence Procurement strategy within a global business. Some travel may be 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.

Confidential
Zug
Posted 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.