Procurement Manager - Commodities

Procurement Manager – Commodity & Ingredients Sourcing

EMEA Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to secure a Procurement Manager on behalf of a leading global consumer goods (FMCG) brand. Based at their strategic sourcing hub in Zug, Switzerland, this senior leadership position owns a high-spend portfolio (~$600M annual spend) focused on specialized raw materials, commodities, and chemical ingredients.

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. Reporting to the Director of Sourcing, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex market intelligence into actionable buying strategies while mitigating commodity risk and leading a team of 1–2 associates over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commodity Strategy & Risk Management: Own and execute complex commodity buying strategies, utilizing index-based pricing and volume leverage to optimize cost outcomes and protect enterprise margins.

• Market Intelligence: Translate global commodity market data into clear buy, hold, or defer recommendations to mitigate cost volatility.

• High-Leverage Negotiations: Lead multi-year commercial negotiations involving intricate pricing mechanisms, capacity commitments, and risk-sharing, even within supplier-constrained markets.

• End-to-End Category Execution: Drive the full category sourcing lifecycle, including RFx execution, contract implementation, value engineering initiatives, and global footprint optimization.

• Talent Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop a team of direct reports, overseeing performance objectives and individual development plans.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Procurement, with documented ownership of high-spend categories.

• Commodity Expertise: Crucial, proven expertise in commodity buying strategies, market timing, index-linked pricing, and margin protection.

• Category Knowledge: Direct experience sourcing specialized ingredients, chemical formulations, aroma chemicals, or fragrance components, including an understanding of regulatory and IP considerations.

• Global Supply Chain: Proven experience working in a global sourcing environment, specifically managing a North American vendor base.

• Industry Background: Direct experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or consumer goods environment.

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