Indirect Procurement Manager – Operations (All genders)

HelloFresh
Berlin, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced procurement professionals comfortable with strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration across European production sites.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with multi-category indirect procurement experience in manufacturing environments
    — “Multi-category experience in an operations or manufacturing environment (FM, MRO, Utilities, etc.)
  • Individuals with a track record of influencing European market stakeholders
    — “Track record of influencing and building trust with senior, cross-functional stakeholders across European markets
  • Professionals who can translate business needs into procurement strategies
    — “Translate business needs into procurement strategies proactively

Things to consider

  • Travel to production sites across Europe may be required
    — “Able to travel to production sites across Europe, if required.
  • The role is initially offered as a 2-year contract
    — “Initially we offer 2 years contract.

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with spend analysis and supplier risk management in your resume
    — “Design and execute category strategies: spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier landscape assessments
  • Highlight your ability to negotiate high-value contracts with technical complexity
    — “Proven strategic sourcing skills: RFx design, complex negotiation, and contract structuring for technically complex purchases
  • Demonstrate your capability to manage preferred supplier portfolios and KPIs
    — “Build and manage preferred supplier portfolio per category: qualification, KPIs, and continuous improvement
  • Showcase your ability to present strategies clearly to senior leadership
    — “Present category strategies and sourcing outcomes clearly to Director and VP-level audiences
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • design and execute category strategies
  • lead complex RFx events
  • build and manage preferred supplier portfolio
  • translate business needs into procurement strategies
Typical background
5+ years in indirect or operations procurement, with genuine category depth

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic SourcingRfx DesignComplex NegotiationContract StructuringInfluencing Senior StakeholdersAnalytical Mindset

Preferred

GermanFrench

Stack & domain

ProcurementRfx DesignComplex NegotiationContract StructuringCost ModellingBenchmarkingIndirect ProcurementOperationsEngineeringFinance

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

The role

This is a strategic procurement role and you'll own a portfolio of indirect categories (Facilities Management [FM], MRO and  Utilities, MRO) across HelloFresh's European production sites, designing and executing category strategies that deliver real P&L impact. You'll be a trusted partner to Operations, Engineering, and Finance leadership, shaping how HelloFresh invests in and runs its production network. The role reports to the Director Indirect Procurement.

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

Design and execute category strategies: spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier landscape assessments, and sourcing roadmaps

Lead complex RFx events and negotiate high-value contracts delivering TCO savings,not just unit price reductions

Build and manage preferred supplier portfolio per category: qualification, KPIs, and continuous improvement

Partner with senior stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, and Finance across multiple European markets

Translate business needs into procurement strategies proactively.

Drive governance and best-practice adoption: contract management, supplier risk, and compliance

Present category strategies and sourcing outcomes clearly to Director and VP-level audiences

Support broader Procurement Ops team, if necessary, in CapEx, MHE, etc. projects.

What you’ll bring

5+ years in indirect or operations procurement, with genuine category depth, not surface-level exposure

Multi-category experience in an operations or manufacturing environment (FM, MRO,, Utilities, etc.); the broader and deeper, the stronger the profile

Proven strategic sourcing skills: RFx design, complex negotiation, and contract structuring for technically complex purchases

Track record of influencing and building trust with senior, cross-functional stakeholders across European markets

Fluent in English; German and/or French language skills are a plus

Strong analytical mindset:spend data, cost modelling, benchmarking, and business case development

Able to travel to production sites across Europe, if required.

Please submit your resume in English.

What we offer

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

Initially we offer 2 years contract. 

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. 

Source: HelloFresh careers

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