EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager for Packaging in collaboration with our FMCG client, for a role based in Dublin, Ireland.

Operating in a global environment, the ideal candidate will have prior experience in purchasing packaging-related materials such as Paper, fibres, metals or plastics

Key responsibilities of the Global Sourcing Manager for Packaging include:

• Display a strong technical understanding of Packaging and related raw materials for packaging used in a FMCG business
• Previously concluded negotiations, established supplier frameworks, and shared best practices across the relevant spend areas
• Contribute to strategic purchasing plans and supplier consolidation projects
• Collaborate with R&D and the Packaging function to establish best-in-class sourcing solutions

For the Global Sourcing Manager for Packaging vacancy, we are looking for a high-calibre candidate with the following skillset:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level
• Circa 3+ years\' working experience in a procurement environment
• Category management exposure and project management knowledge, ideally obtained in a matrix environment and fast-paced organization
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and interact with the Production operation
• Knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
• Fluency in English
• Willing to travel on ad-hoc basis

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 Procurement Project Manager to be based at their office north of Zurich. This is a newly created role to add value to the wider Supplier Development & Procurement function and enhance the delivery of various projects.

Key responsibilities of the Procurement Project Manager include:

• Act as a Project Manager within Procurement to manage the implementation of projects
• Coordinate with Supplier Development and Category Management teams to ensure, procurement deliverables and targets are on track
• Develop Category initiatives, managing them in a Program and Project capacity
• Showcase Procurement understanding and market drivers to contribute to delivering projects related to growth, savings, and new product introduction
• Bring best-in-class procurement principles to the business and apply them in a Project capacity

Candidate profile:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering or Supply Chain related discipline
• Proven track record in Project Management AND a Procurement or Purchasing function
• A Project Management or Program Management qualification such as PMP would be preferred
• Experience in leading teams and individuals in a Project capacity
• Fluent in English, German fluency would be an advantage

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.

Supply Chain Project Manager (9 month Fixed Term Contract)
Basel, Switzerland
CHF120k (DOE)

We have a 9 month fixed term contract role available for a May 2025 start date to be based with our Biotech client out of their Basel office. This exciting opportunity is for a Supply Chain Project Manager and will play a key part in their Supply Chain activity.

Key responsibilities as Supply Chain Project Manager include:

• Drive Supply Chain activities and agenda through project management activity
• Coordinate with external suppliers to ensure Raw Material delivery and accuracy
• Manage issue resolution, paperwork checks and management of Contract agreements
• Contribute to wider Supply Chain initiatives in the business linked to Production Planning, Logistics, Customs and wider Demand/Supply Planning
• Create and deliver Project related to wider Supply Chain objectives within the organisation - with aim to improve efficiencies, accuracy and costs

The ideal candidate profile will:

• Be educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering or Supply Chain related discipline
• Have 3+ years experience in Supply Chain, with a focus on either Planning, Production or Logistics
• Hold a track record in Project Management ideally within a Supply Chain functional setting
• A Project Management or Program Management qualification such as PMP would be preferred
• Experience in leading teams and individuals in a Project capacity
• Fluent in English, German fluency would be an advantage

 

If you are interested in applying for this Supply Chain Project Manager role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to [email protected] or for a confidential conversation please call Neil in our Zug office on +41 41 588 1867

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful. To be assured of a response, please apply via emearecruitment.com

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Procurement Manager Packaging & Logistics to join our Manufacturing client and lead their EMEA regional spend within this category.

This role is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland but we can also consider applicants open to being based in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy or the UK.

Key responsibilities as Regional Procurement Manager Packaging & Logistics include:

• Drive Procurement activities and strategies to deliver upon wider business objectives
• Showcase Category strategy and development specifically in the Packaging and Logistics categories
• Work with Logistics providers and manage supplier selection of 4PL, Warehousing, Transportation, and Distribution
• Contribute to Procurement optimisation projects and take Procurement within the business to \'the next level\'
• Manage spend of circa EUR100M and bring cost savings through optimised Procurement methods - operate within the organisation in a truly business partnering approach

The ideal candidate profile:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering or Supply Chain related discipline
• Have 5+ years experience in Procurement, with a focus on category management in Indirects - specifically Logistics & Packaging
• Hold technical knowledge of packaging used in niche Manufacturing industries such as Chemicals and Materials
• Have previously worked either regionally or globally in a multi-national organisation
• Fluent in English, any other language would be an advantage

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.