Group Procurement Director

We create moments of enjoyment for food lovers of all generations

The IDAK Food Group, headquartered in Spreitenbach, is a fast-growing European premium frozen food group with around 2,300 employees, approximately CHF 590 million in net sales, and 18 production sites. With operations across Switzerland, Italy, France, the United Kingdom and additional international markets, our companies combine strong local heritage with a shared entrepreneurial ambition to create delightful food experiences for customers around the world.

To support our transformation journey and further strengthen Procurement as a key strategic capability across the Group, we are looking for a

• Develop and continuously refine the Group Procurement Strategy aligned with the Group's business objectives and long-term growth ambitions.
• Lead the evolution of the Group Procurement Operating Model, establishing governance, standards, processes and KPIs across the organization.
• Drive the Procurement Excellence roadmap to strengthen collaboration, leverage synergies and promote best practices across Business Units while maintaining strong local execution.
• Develop Category Management as a strategic Group capability and lead key sourcing initiatives to deliver sustainable value creation, cost optimization and EBITDA improvement.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and strengthen supplier performance, resilience, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the Group.
• Establish an effective Procurement governance framework, including performance management, reporting, savings validation and decision-making processes.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D and Quality to embed Procurement as a strategic business capability.
• Drive the development of Digital Procurement capabilities, including spend analytics, supplier data management, contract management and future AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop Procurement capabilities and talent across the Group through capability building, coaching, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations where required, particularly during the ongoing Procurement transformation journey.

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record in leading Procurement organizations within international manufacturing or FMCG environments, ideally in the food industry.
• Strong expertise in Category Management, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and procurement transformation.
• Experience in developing procurement organizations, governance models and business capabilities across multiple countries.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, cross-functional teams and strategic suppliers.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into practical implementation through governance, KPIs and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with pragmatic execution in complex and evolving environments.
• Fluency in English is essential;
  French, German and/or Italian are a plus.

• A unique opportunity to shape and lead Procurement across a fast-growing international food group.
• A highly visible leadership role with direct impact on business performance, profitability and long-term value creation.
• The opportunity to build and transform a Group-wide Procurement organization and establish best-in-class capabilities across multiple countries and production sites.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, operational excellence and continuous improvement are key success factors.
• Close collaboration with executive leadership, Business Unit management and international teams across the Group.
• A central Group role based in Switzerland with broad exposure to international stakeholders, manufacturing sites and strategic suppliers across Europe.
• Competitive employment conditions and opportunities for personal growth and professional development.