Category Manager, Strategic Procurement, Packaging

We are seeking an experienced sourcing manager to join our Packaging Strategic Procurement team!

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development. You will have key responsibilities over SKU ideation and onboarding, vendor selection and relationships, price negotiations and contract management, budgetary planning and continuously improving our end-to-end sourcing process. 

In this role, you will help drive the strategy and framework for how the business interacts with its supplier base and have a direct stake in affecting bottom line profitability.

You will...

• Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop and optimize our supply network. 
• Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for a selection of categories that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure
• Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities
• Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to ensure that we hit our targeted budget
• Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices
• Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience 
• Proactively manage quality specifications and potential issues that might impact ingredient standards
• Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set  execution plans and develop best practices for tracking contract compliance by our vendors 

You are…

• Data-driven – You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
• Intellectually curious – You have an insatiable desire to understand how and why things work, identify data-driven insights, and consistently challenge the status quo
• Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate a methodical approach to your work
• A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate. You’re eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
• Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously
• A critical thinker – You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
• An excellent communicator – You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences
• Collaborative - You are prepared to work collaboratively across many different HelloFresh teams and functions
• A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skills

You have...

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working with relevant industries in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing functions; or working in operations strategy focused management consulting 
• 3+ years of packaging sourcing experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Powerpoint) and Google Suite applications (especially Google sheets)
• Experience successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.