Procurement Buyer

HelloFresh

New York, NY

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Procurement professionals with vendor management experience and data analysis skills will find this role in a fast-paced food supply chain environment.

Best fit for

Individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and can drive process improvements with analytical rigor
— “Drive continuous improvement efforts by recommending changes, testing new processes, and implementing updates”
Professionals with a detail-oriented mindset and strong Excel capabilities for data-driven purchasing decisions
— “Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel”

Things to consider

Flexibility to work weekends is required, with a frequency of three times per quarter
— “Must be flexible to work weekends (3x a quarter)”
The role involves handling a variety of SKUs, requiring adaptability to different product types
— “Place purchase orders to allocated vendors for a variety of food or packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs)”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with inventory optimization and vendor collaboration in your resume and interview responses
— “Partner with HelloFresh distribution centers, offsite production and warehouse locations, and suppliers”
Demonstrate your ability to analyze purchasing data and identify discrepancies for process improvement
— “Analyze purchasing data to ensure accuracy of information, purchasing procedures and identify any discrepancies”
Showcase your track record of resolving supplier issues efficiently and professionally
— “Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

place purchase orders
ensure timely deliveries
analyze purchasing data
resolve supplier issues
conduct weekly operations processes

Typical background

procurementsourcinginventory management

Skills & requirements

Required

Purchase Order ManagementVendor ManagementInventory ManagementData AnalysisProblem ResolutionContinuous ImprovementProcurement ProcessesFreight TrackingInvoice ManagementInventory Levels Management

Preferred

Data-driven Decision MakingFast-paced Environment Adaptability

Stack & domain

Purchase OrdersVendor ManagementInventory ManagementData AnalysisProblem-solvingMS ExcelProcurementSourcingFreight TrackingProduction IssuesInvoice PaymentInventory LevelsTeam SupportCustomer ServiceMultitaskingTime ManagementAdaptabilityCuriosityTeamwork

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

You will …
Place purchase orders to allocated vendors for a variety of food or packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), at the correct price, quantity, buffer, etc.
Partner with HelloFresh distribution centers, offsite production and warehouse locations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and inventories match demand requirements
Drive continuous improvement efforts by recommending changes, testing new processes, and implementing updates
Analyze purchasing data to ensure accuracy of information, purchasing procedures and identify any discrepancies, etc
Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally
Conduct all weekly operations processes including updating POs, tracking freight, managing production issues, paying invoices, scrubbing data and managing inventory levels.
Support your teammates to ensure that no boxes are missed and no ingredients are subbed due to procurement issues.
Work with a team of internal high-achievers to continue building, growing, and improving on our offsite production capabilities
You are…
Customer-centric and willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy customer needs
Detail-oriented with proven ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet time sensitive deadlines
Data driven- curious about what insights can be derived from numbers
Highly adaptable- you thrive in a fast-paced, high-change and dynamic work environment
You have…
A Bachelor’s degree is required
1-3 years of procurement and/or sourcing experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
Must be flexible to work weekends (3x a quarter)
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$64,800—$75,600 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers