Our client, a rapidly expanding business in the FMCG sector, is seeking a Director of Procurement Excellence for its European hub in Lucerne. This role is crucial for advancing the company\'s strategic growth plans across EMEA and other regions.

The Director of Procurement Excellence will be tasked with developing and implementing innovative procurement strategies, best practices and process improvements to optimize procurement activities, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Reporting directly to the CPO, the successful candidate will streamline procurement processes, ensuring they adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Selecting, implementing, and managing procurement technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making
• Leading category management initiatives and optimization strategies, including market analysis and supplier negotiations within specific procurement categories

We seek high-calibre candidates for the Director of Procurement Excellence role with the following qualifications/experience:

• Ideally, 10+ years of experience managing procurement processes and activities within the FMCG industry
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices
• Experience in building a team from the ground up
• Strong stakeholder management skills

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 Global Category Manager Facilities Management to join their Zurich office on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract.

With Procurement and Sourcing expertise, you will operate in a senior capacity managing spend and strategic sourcing in the core areas of Facilities Management, Utilities and Real Estate services to deliver cost reduction programs across a wide region.

Your key responsibilities as the Global Category Manager Facilities Management will include:

• Manage RFP/RFQ and supplier selection, as well as ongoing supplier management in the Integrated Facilities Management area
• Operate in a consultative manner, specifically working with external customers and suppliers to understand the best solutions for the business
• 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 Facility Management services contracts, both Hard and Soft Facilities related as well as Utilities and integrated services
• Act as a key Business Partner from the Procurement area to relevant functions, hold a track record in vendor management and play key role in selection of Integrated FM providers

For this Global Category Manager Facilities Management role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skill sets:

• Bachelor\'s and/or master\'s degree in Economic Sciences or Industrial Engineering - a focus on Facility Management would be a plus
• Ideally, 8+ years’ experience in managing/strategic procurement of Facility Management services or closely linked Indirect categories
• 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.

My client, a global business in the retail sector, seeks a Sourcing Manager with IT Category experience for an interim/fixed-term period of 6 months, starting in September 2024. You will assist in managing the strategic procurement of all IT hardware and software globally.

As Sourcing Manager IT, you will support senior internal stakeholders at a country, regional and global level across the business to ensure all user needs are met. Your role will focus on securing efficient and advanced software and hardware solutions to provide a competitive edge for the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer or category manager to expand their horizons in a truly global role (with a significant operating presence across all continents), strategically managing a variety of key indirect service categories.

Therefore, the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator able to positively engage multi-national teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers.

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

• Educated to degree or equivalent level
• Confident in dealing with large IT providers – especially software suppliers
• Ideally, 4+ years of experience within Indirect Procurement at a strategic level
• Experience in dealing directly with suppliers – confident in sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier delivery
• High level of PC literacy and familiarity with digital Procurement tools
• 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Category Manager to lead the CMO category for a leading pharmaceutical company.

This role is essential for optimising third-party manufacturing partnerships, ensuring they meet the company’s high standards for quality, cost, and compliance.

Your key responsibilities as the Global Category Manager - CMO will include:

• Develop and execute a strategic category plan for CMOs, focusing on cost efficiency and risk management
• Lead the selection, negotiation, and contracting processes with external manufacturing partners
• Manage and enhance relationships with CMO suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews and audits
• Collaborate with internal teams (Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory) to align CMO strategies with business needs
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with CMO partnerships, ensuring business continuity

For this Global Category Manager – CMO role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skill sets:

• Minimum of 7-10 years in procurement, with at least 5 years focused on pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, particularly within regulated environments
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP compliance
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies in complex, cross-functional settings
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

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.