JOB DESCRIPTION
The role
The (Senior) Category Manager Property will be responsible for overseeing category management, strategic sourcing and contracting in Hello Fresh International for office and production facilities, including leasing/rent, production equipment, MRO, and utilities. The goal is to collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and suppliers in all international markets and help them to navigate the procurement landscape. In addition, the role will be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurement’s processes and systems landscape. As part of the Property & Logistics 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, attention to detail and great stakeholder management ability.
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 really like to learn more about you.
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 international 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 Real Estate and production equipment related procurement 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 5 years in Real Estate, facilities, utilities and/or Capex procurement
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
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations and reports
Demonstrated change management and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
Strategic thinker yet focused on execution
Able to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Readiness to frequently travel nationally/abroad to our sites
Fluent business English and German
What we offer
Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable).
Healthy discount on weekly HelloFresh boxes
Annual learning and development budget to attend conferences or purchase educational resources plus access to the HelloFresh Academy
Subsidised childcare with a professional nannying agency
Free access to Headspace, biweekly in-house yoga classes (remote since March 2020)
A diverse and vibrant international environment of 70+ different nationalities
Additional perks include: Free crash course in German, compensation for advanced external German classes, discounts for our neighboring gym & Urban Sports Club, company events and parties, discount on our Convini vending machines
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.
For insight into our interview process take a look at our recent post .
