Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging

HelloFresh
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward supply chain professionals comfortable with strategic vendor management and data analysis, with a preference for packaging sourcing experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment in New York.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of supply chain or sourcing experience, especially in packaging, and a strategic mindset for vendor and process optimization
    — “3-5 years of relevant experience working with relevant industries in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing functions”
  • Individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and can drive cross-functional collaboration across teams
    — “Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set execution plans and develop best practices”

Things to consider

  • The role may require hands-on involvement in new product development and vendor onboarding activities
    — “Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience”
  • The position prioritizes data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement
    — “Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks to drive continuous improvement”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing supplier relationships and leading cost-saving initiatives in your resume and interview responses
    — “Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process”
  • Showcase your ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for operational decisions
    — “organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights”
  • Demonstrate your capability to lead large-scale sourcing events and projects with clear outcomes
    — “Experience successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developing sourcing strategies
  • onboarding new vendors
  • managing cost savings initiatives
Typical background
supply chain operationsstrategic sourcingmanagement consulting

Skills & requirements

Required

Data AnalysisStrategic PlanningVendor ManagementBudgetingProject Management

Preferred

InnovationContinuous Improvement

Stack & domain

PythonSQLSparkCi/cd PipelinesGitMlflowDockerKubernetesLinux NetworkingClickhousePostgreSQLGrafanaLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention To DetailProject ManagementData AnalysisCustomer ServiceStrategic ThinkingInnovationFinanceMarketingE-commerceSupply ChainData ScienceMachine LearningCloud Computing

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

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.

New York Pay Range$116,600—$138,000 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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