Sr. Category Manager - Operations (Indirect Procurement) (all genders)

HelloFresh SE

Lebensmittel

Berlin

Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
77.500 € – 103.500 € (von XING geschätzt)
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Sr. Category Manager - Operations (Indirect Procurement) (all genders)

Category Supply Chain Management & Operations Location Berlin, Berlin, Germany

At HelloFresh, our mission is simple: to change the way people eat, forever. As a global digital-native FMCG company and the world's leading mealkit provider, we are transforming the traditional food supply chain through a data-driven, on-demand model that enables scalable and more sustainable food delivery. The HelloFresh Group includes eight brands serving customers across multiple meal occasions, including HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, as well as ready-to-eat meals from Factor and YouFoodz, meat and seafood subscriptions through Good Chop, and pet nutrition with The Pets Table. Through technology, data, and culinary innovation, we deliver personalized food experiences to millions of households worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role

The Sr. Category Manager Operations will be responsible for overseeing category management, strategic sourcing and contracting for CapEx, Material Handling Equipment and Utilities (and also supporting other Operation areas such as MRO, Facilities Management, etc.) for Hello Fresh’s European production sites and offices. The role will also be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurement’s processes and systems landscape. As part of the Operations Procurement team the position will report to the respective cluster lead (Director level).

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, ability to navigate ambiguity, attention to detail and great stakeholder management ability.

What you’ll do

Conduct detailed spend analysis and benchmarking, evaluate market and competitive conditions, and use as a basis to create data based category strategies and sourcing activities
Align and execute a sourcing roadmap with key stakeholders in the HQ and the local markets to deliver P&L savings and overall procurement value
Develop and optimize the supplier portfolio across Hello Fresh’s markets
Cultivate and manage close (senior level) relationships with business partners within Operations to support their objectives and the company growth agenda
Act as the central point of contact for any Ops Procurement related questions
Design and maintain category reporting to senior executives and internal stakeholders
Lead or participate in the implementation of best-in-class procurement processes and tools

What you’ll bring

Minimum of 8 years in Indirect Procurement. The indirect Procurement - Operations Manager will deal with categories such as: CapEx, Material Handling Equipment, Utilities, MRO (PPE, Spare parts, etc.), Facilities Management (Cleaning, Security, Catering/Canteens, Waste Disposal, Pest Control, etc.). The more such categories you have experience with, the more desirable your profile will be.
Experience on EU markets and emphasis on CapEx are a plus.
Degree in Engineering is preferable (but no mandatory)
Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, and supplier management
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and enjoy working independently
Experience in spend and market analyses as well as benchmarking with focus on european markets
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations and reports
Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
Demonstrated change management and project management knowledge
Readiness to frequently travel nationally/abroad to our sites
Fluency in business English, additional German language skills are a plus

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.

About HelloFresh

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

Europe:EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com.
APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com