Senior Procurement Analyst - Commodities

EMEA Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to secure a Senior Procurement Specialist on behalf of a leading global consumer goods (FMCG) brand. Based at their strategic sourcing hub in Zug, Switzerland, this role is a critical position blending strategic sourcing support with day-to-day operational execution across high-spend Chemical Specialties, Oleochemicals, and Fragrance categories.

Due to the footprint of the global supply chain, this position requires a professional comfortable with flexible working hours to effectively collaborate with North American-based teams and partners. Operating in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment, you will bridge the gap between commercial sourcing decisions and seamless transactional execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational & Sourcing Execution: Support sourcing strategy execution by negotiating supplier quotes and agreements under compressed timelines, ensuring continuity from decision to order placement.

• Purchase Order Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end PO lifecycle, including creation, meticulous tracking, maintenance, and system alignment to guarantee on-time delivery.

• Financial Reconciliation: Partner closely with vendors, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Finance teams to proactively resolve invoicing, pricing, and delivery discrepancies.

• Data Integrity & Systems: Maintain absolute data integrity across enterprise systems, including price updates, contract terms, and order accuracy.

• Supply Chain Mitigation: Monitor and resolve supply chain and order management issues proactively to minimize any potential disruption to the business.

• Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate across global workflows to support speed-to-market, supply assurance, and continuous category performance improvement.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in an operational procurement, sourcing, or supply chain role.

• Supply Chain Footprint: Strong preference for professionals who have direct experience working within or interfacing with a North American-based supply chain.

• Core Capabilities: Proven track record in managing purchase orders, quote analysis, contract coordination, and high-volume data verification with precision.

• Technical Skills: High proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel is required.

• Sector Exposure: Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or supply chain environments is preferred; exposure to chemical formulations, ingredients, or raw material sourcing is a distinct plus.

• Mindset: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of shifting seamlessly between urgent supplier negotiations and transactional execution.

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