EMEA Recruitment is working with a well-established FMCG business in its search for a Head of Operations to join the Lausanne office.

Based in Lausanne, the role will require 50% travel across Europe.

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who is responsible for overseeing operational excellence, customer experience, and financial performance across multiple markets. 

Key responsibilities of the Head of Operations:

• Develop and implement operational strategies in collaboration with senior leadership to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction across the region
• Ensure seamless coordination between various departments, including HR, Marketing, IT, and Development, to drive operational excellence and sales growth
• Oversee compliance with health and safety standards, food safety regulations, and brand operational policies while continuously improving quality assurance processes
• Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring field operations teams, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting leadership development initiatives

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive business performance and operational excellence
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams, with a focus on coaching, recognition, and talent retention
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret key performance indicators and implement strategic improvements
• Experience in a fast-paced retail or QSR environment with a deep understanding of customer-centric operations

We are supporting a global business in its search for a Procurement Specialist to join the team in Liechtenstein.

Operating across multiple industries, the company is experiencing rapid growth and requires a skilled professional to manage Procurement processes across various business functions and locations.

As Procurement Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end Procurement activities, ensuring smooth supplier engagement and contract execution
• Leading sourcing, supplier onboarding, and contract negotiations to support business needs
• Working closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, and Operations to optimize Procurement workflows
• Overseeing supplier relationships, driving efficiency and cost savings
• Ensuring compliance with group Procurement policies and supporting governance initiatives
• Coordinating vendor agreements and service contracts across multiple locations
• Contributing to process improvements and strategic Procurement initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of Procurement experience, with a strong understanding of sourcing and contract management
• Experience working in multi-entity or international Procurement
• Strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage supplier agreements and commercial queries
• Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience in ERP systems (JIRA or MS Dynamics a plus)
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work across different teams and timezones

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth, innovative organization where Procurement plays a key role in business success. If you are looking for a role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative scale-up in advanced electronics manufacturing, gearing up for its next phase of expansion.

To support this exciting growth, they are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to bridge the gap between engineering, design, and supply chain - ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and suppliers.

This role will be instrumental in driving cost efficiencies, managing contracts, and optimizing supplier interactions to enhance overall operational performance.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Rotterdam, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping a supply chain.

The responsibilities of the Senior Supply Chain Manager will include:

• Drive supplier innovation
• Collaborating with R&D and engineering teams from product conception to manufacturing
• Develop and manage a reliable supplier portfolio to minimize risks and ensure seamless production
• Negotiate and oversee supplier contracts, including pricing, delivery terms and confidential agreements
• Optimize supplier performance by improving manufacturing processes and ensuring quality
• Lead supply chain process improvements, including automation and warehouse management

• Educational background in Supply Chain Management
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in similar roles
• Experience in the field of semiconductor equipment
• Knowledge of Mechanics or Mechatronics is an advantage 
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong convincing/negotiation skills
• Fluency in English 

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with a market-leading global organization that prides itself on delivering quality service to its customers. Our client has grown significantly over the years and continues to expand their offices in Zug.

My client is looking for a Senior Director Supply Chain Planning to design and execute the Supply Chain strategy for their European markets to support growth and efficiency towards the company\'s goals.

The role is based in Zug, Switzerland.

Responsibilities of the Senior Director Supply Chain Planning:

• Design and lead their complex Supply Chain Planning function to build upon business growth, sales & demand forecasting
• Coordinate & define planning processes across the entire European extended supply chain, impacting over 100,000 SKUs
• Oversee the end-to-end supply chain planning process for Europe, ensuring accurate forecasting, optimal inventory levels and effective demand fulfillment are achieved at optimal costs
• Instigate best practices across automation, data science and technology solutions to enhance supply chain planning processes

• 10+ years\' experience in Supply Chain Management, within a European or multi-regional supply chain environment, with experience leading a transformation project
• Educated to degree level in Supply Chain Management or Logistics - MBA preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cross-functional relationships simultaneously
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders

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

• 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