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 3 weeks 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 6 days ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a well-established global organization in the food industry. Our client seeks to strengthen its Procurement team by hiring a Cocoa Buyer.

In this key role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing high-quality cocoa, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective procurement strategies.

You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage risk, optimise sourcing decisions, and support the company’s sustainability commitments.

The organization is seeking a procurement professional with experience in cocoa or commodity buying within an international environment.

We are looking for a high-caliber Cocoa Buyer with the following skills and experience:

  • Strong background in commodity procurement, ideally within cocoa or other agricultural raw materials
  • Experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization
  • Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications in the cocoa industry and the ability to analyze market trends and develop strategic sourcing plans
  • Experience working in an international environment, managing cross-functional collaborations
  • Fluent German is essential


The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to take on a pivotal role in shaping ethical and efficient sourcing strategies. Some travel will be required for supplier engagement and industry events.

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 5 days 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 salary + hybrid working
Posted 5 days ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a Swiss organization in strengthening its Strategic Procurement team with a Strategic Buyer – Capital Equipment.

In this role, you will lead procurement for capital equipment and automation technology, driving sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer with:

  • Capital equipment procurement experience

  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills

  • Knowledge of public procurement is beneficial

  • Fluent German; English or French is a plus

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity to impact procurement strategy.

If interested, 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 + hybrid working
Posted 5 days ago

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a leading Swiss organization in strengthening its Supplier Management function within Procurement.

In this newly created role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing supplier management strategies, ensuring best practices are embedded across procurement operations.

The organization is seeking a high-caliber professional with experience in supplier segmentation, evaluation, and development within a complex business environment.

We are looking for a Supplier Manager with:

  • Proven expertise in strategic supplier management within Procurement & Supply Chain

  • Experience in supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and risk management

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships

  • Knowledge of procurement best practices and cost optimization strategies

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and ideally SAP Ariba

  • Fluent in German; English or another Swiss national language is a plus

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to shape supplier management strategy

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.