EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Global Category Manager IT for our services-related client with offices near Baden, Switzerland.

In this strategic role, you will assist in managing the strategic procurement of all IT hardware and software globally and support other indirect categories when required.

Key responsibilities as Global Category Manager IT include:

• Assist senior internal stakeholders at a country, regional and global level to ensure all user needs are met and the business can benefit from efficient and advanced software and hardware solutions
• Lead and develop a team of Sourcing Managers, showcasing genuine people development and leadership capability
• Implement and strategize the IT Category area to deliver best-in-class solutions for the business
• Build and maintain a resilient IT supplier portfolio showcasing compliance and innovation
• Lead complex negotiations in areas such as SaaS, Cloud, Cybersecurity and infrastructure projects
• Manage IT contract management and work with internal partners to deliver upon Procurement/savings objectives

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement or Category Manager to expand their horizons and strategically manage the IT spend, whilst leading and developing a team of Sourcing Managers.

Suitable applicants must have a proven track record in managing direct reports and owning the IT spend category within a Procurement department.

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, 8+ years of experience within Indirect Procurement (with IT Sourcing a must) at a strategic level
• Experience in dealing directly with suppliers – confident in sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier delivery
• Excellent communicator and able to positively engage multi-national teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers
• 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.

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a leading global technology group in the fields of defence, security, training, space, digital solutions and security.

In an evolving world where technology is progressing quicker than ever anticipated, our client ensures that their customers, partners and employees can improve their processes through technology and digitization.

As the Production Process Planner, you will own the production planning and supply planning processes for multiple production sites. You will be responsible for efficiently using the OCM planning tools in alignment with the company\'s production planning goals. 

Responsibilities of the Production Process Planner: 

• Planning of short, medium and long-term production orders in order to have full visibility across all client portfolios
• Receiving and passing on orders to production teams
• Ensure that deadline and order deviations are immediately informed, with proposed solutions to meet the delivery date
• Management and planning process integration of the ERP system to work as efficiently as possible
• Collaboration in the monitoring and improvement of internal planning processes for multiple production sites
   

• German-speaking professional
• 4+ years of planning experience, basic training in the technical field and in-depth knowledge of production planning processes
• Analytical, solution and result-oriented style of working and thinking proactively rather than reactively
• Good MS Office user knowledge

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with an exciting, global FMCG organisation that is rapidly growing through acquisition with a heavy focus on sustainability. The company has a varied and growing portfolio, linking them to global brands all over the world.

Based from their centre of excellence, you will significantly contribute to rapid development in their sustainability journey.

As Regenerative Agriculture Senior Manager of Sustainability you\'ll be covering both direct materials sustainability initiatives and engagement programs with suppliers, play a pivotal role in development and implementation of sustainable agriculture supplier programs. These efforts will support the company commitments related to raw materials, with a special focus on agricultural materials and the reduction of carbon footprint from raw materials such as sugar, rice, barley.

This role is based in Zug, Switzerland.

Responsibilities:

• With budget responsibility, you will develop and implement a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap for raw materials aligned with the company’s short and long-term strategies and objectives
• Work closely with raw materials suppliers, Procurement teams to identify emerging trends of regenerative agriculture, best practices for sustainable farming
• You’ll collaborate with suppliers to drive improved engagement of farmers and support building their capabilities & technical knowledge of sustainable, regenerative agriculture
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure CO2e abatement from raw materials and track progress. Prepare the acceleration plan if needed

• 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain within companies that use agricultural goods
• Deep technical expertise of raw materials production (from farm to fork) sustainability, especially the impact from regenerative agriculture practices into CO2 emissions reduction
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or similar industry
• Ability to engage and influence within a complex business environment

Our client is a global leader in delivering technical solutions and energy services. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategic Buyer to join their team in Rotterdam.

In this role, you will be responsible for supplier involvement, contract management, and drafting EPC contracts.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Strategic Buyer:

• Oversee the purchasing process for multiple projects
• Add value to tender and project teams
• Define purchasing strategies during the tender process
• Negotiate with suppliers and draft contracts
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders
• Conduct supplier and contract management

• A minimum of an HBO-level education in a technical, business, or economics-related field
• At least 5 years of experience in complex purchasing processes and/or project-based purchasing
• Extensive expertise in early supplier involvement, contract creation, and management
• Solid knowledge of and experience with EPC processes
• Experience in technical services within a project-based industrial organization is an advantage
• NEVI 2 certification is a plus
• Proficiency in SAP is an advantage
• Fluency in both Dutch and English

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Buyer in collaboration with our client, a consumer goods business with offices in Zurich.

As a Logistics Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing both strategic and operational purchasing activity within the Logistics category area.

The role requires a candidate with fluency in English & German.

Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Buyer:

• Coordinate and oversee the logistics process, from procurement to distribution
• Manage Procurement activity for the local and regional market with a focus on the Road freight area within the Logistics category
• Optimize Supply Chain & Procurement operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Work closely with the Logistics and wider Supply Chain team to deliver cost savings and provide best-in-class solutions
• Collaborate with suppliers and transport companies to ensure timely performance
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to logistics and supply chain

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2+ years\' experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and practices
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Fluency in English & German is essential
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills