Category manager Food, International Procurement

We are looking for a talented and experienced Category Manager to become part of our European Strategic Sourcing Team. Your role will involve developing and implementing a category strategy spanning multiple markets across Europe, collaborating closely with both local and global stakeholders to source high-quality ingredients at the best costs.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a category strategy that aligns with our overall objectives and supply chain requirements.
• Identify, select, and manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors across various markets.
• Lead supplier negotiations to ensure the best possible terms and conditions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes and improving processes in different markets.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses to ensure well-informed strategic sourcing decisions.
• Develop robust cost models using in-depth analysis, and monitor essential commodity prices to ensure we pay fair and accurate prices.
• Forecast future cost pricing utilising data, industry knowledge, Generative AI tools and insights to make well-founded assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and execute procurement projects and initiatives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree from a top-tier college or university, preferably in business, engineering, supply chain, finance, or science.
• Minimum of 3 years of strategic procurement or production experience, preferably in the food or food-packaging industry, or alternatively as a management consultant with a focus on operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive implementation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work successfully in flexible team structures around the world.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent English proficiency is required, another European language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation package with HelloFresh-subsidized Pension Scheme and Berlin relocation support.
• Hybrid working model.
• Exclusive discounts on HelloFresh boxes and office meals.
• Annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to HelloFresh Academy.
• Mental health support, transportation perks, 24/7 gym access, and working-parent-friendly benefits.