EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global FMCG leader seeking a Category Manager to drive strategic procurement of primary and secondary packaging.

In this role, you will define category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with local teams to ensure effective sourcing, cost optimisation, and compliance.

You’ll be the bridge between local business needs and supply markets, driving initiatives that add value across the region.

Key responsibilities of the Category Manager:

• Develop and implement regional packaging strategies, coordinating with local teams
• Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
• Serve as a key point of contact for local stakeholder management and problem-solving, including claim handling and quality issue resolution
• Provide insights on total cost of ownership and drive continuous improvement

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

• Degree educated, with 5+ years in strategic procurement, ideally in packaging
• Strong analytical skills, contract management experience, and proven supplier relationship management
• 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.

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.

In collaboration with our client, we are searching for a Category Manager with experience in sourcing raw materials to join their global team based in Zug. This role will be responsible for driving category strategy and procurement excellence.

As Category Manager - Raw Materials, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing regional category strategies, aligning with local stakeholders and procurement teams
• Leading sourcing initiatives, including supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract management
• Managing supplier relationships, addressing claims, and ensuring quality standards in procurement processes
• Collaborating closely with global and regional management to drive cost efficiency and optimise supplier performance
• Conducting market analysis, managing category analytics, and supporting the budgeting process with cost insights
• Coordinating supplier performance reviews to deliver ongoing value improvements and support the organisation’s growth mindset

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of procurement experience in strategic and tactical procurement, ideally within the raw materials category and FMCG industry
• Expertise in Source-to-Pay processes, TCO analysis, and contract negotiation
• Fluency in English and proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work across functions and virtual teams

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.