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Category manager Food, International Procurement (f/m/d/x)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role

We are looking for a talented and experienced Category Manager to become part of our International Procurement Team. Your role will involve developing and implementing a category strategy spanning multiple markets across Europe and Australasia. As an International Category Manager, you will collaborate closely with both local and global stakeholders and ensure we source high-quality ingredients at the best costs. 

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would like to learn more about you.

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 procurement 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, and insights to make well-founded assessments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and execute procurement projects and initiatives.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between category strategy and business objectives.
  • Stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify potential risks and opportunities.

    • What you’ll bring

  • 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
  • Capability to excel in flexible global team structures amid a reasonable degree of uncertainty.
  • Comfortable managing complex projects, including developing new processes, SLAs, and KPIs.
  • Exceptional at devising creative and unconventional solutions to supply issues, as well as designing, communicating, and executing action plans for effective resolution.
  • Convincing track record of successful negotiations with external partners.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Excellent English proficiency is required, plus another European language (ideally Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch...).
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

    • What we offer

  • Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable)
  • A significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh box
  • Annual learning and development budget to attend conferences or purchase educational resources plus access to the HelloFresh Academy
  • Mental health support, including Headspace subscription and access to qualified therapists through Spill
  • Budget for home office supplies
  • Monthly transportation budget through Rydes app 
  • Working parents support
  • Additional perks include: Annual German language budget, discounts for John Reed gyms & Urban Sports Club, regular company events, fresh fruit & free drinks in the office, in-house yoga classes, weekly discount on the Convini vending machine in the office
  • Hybrid working model (option to work from home for up to 50% if preferred) 
  • Sabbatical leave option after 18 months of being with HelloFresh
  • HelloFresh Pension Scheme that is subsidized with 20% on top
  • A diverse and vibrant international environment of 90+ different nationalities
  • The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase

    • 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. 

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    Category manager Food, International Procurement (f/m/d/x)

    Bedrijf:
    HelloFresh
    Gemeente:
    Amsterdam
    Contracttype: 
    Vast contract, Voltijds
    Categorieën: 
    Category Manager, Procurement
    Opleidingsniveau: 
    Bachelor
    Master
    Carriereniveau: 
    Manager
    Gepubliceerd:
    27.03.2024
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