Job Description

As Procurement Category Manager, you will lead the strategy deployment, act as a point of escalation, own dedicated relationships with strategic suppliers & drive process improvement initiatives across the category.

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, & high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, attention to detail & great internal & external 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, & we love diverse experiences! So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

You will...

• Develop & optimize the supplier network across Australia & New Zealand
• Create ongoing data analysis & category reviews to drive performance strategically within your category & achieve ambitious targets
• Develop & align the Category Strategy with budget cycles & report on those frequently
• Support in providing procurement advice, price updates, reporting, invoice approval, replenishment, compliance & tenders
• Work closely with suppliers to build strong long-term relationships, including contract executions
• Research & develop relationships with new suppliers to ensure a reliable & diverse network 
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as culinary experts, supply chain teams, & operations teams to improve workings between Procurement & other teams 
• Lead process improvement initiatives across your categories, leveraging various Procurement levers, optimising & standardising cross-category where possible
• Look to develop & optimise our supplier network as well as new or alternative suppliers
• Lead & influence a variety of stakeholders within the business specifically for procurement 
• Work with suppliers to ensure on-time, on-spec deliveries or discuss shortages/missed deliveries for ingredients
• Solve problems on-the-go in a fast-paced environment

You have/are... 

• Preferably knowledge & interest in food
• Bachelors degree in Business / Masters in Supply Chain / Procurement (or equivalent)
• Ideally working within a similar environment & sector (FMCG/Consumer goods)
• 3+ years of strategic procurement / supply chain / commercial consulting experience, (ideally in food but not a must)
• Experience with supplier relationship management & driving continuous improvements within a category
• Quantitative & analytical experience, including solid comfort with Excel
• Proactive, flexible, ambitious, & assertive: you take ownership of your work
• Strong organizational skills & ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial & can make things happen, sense of urgency

What youll get in return

• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh boxes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development 
• A diverse & vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role. 

Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

#LI-Hybrid