The role

The (Senior) Category Manager Marketing will be responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing & contracting in HelloFresh International for Marketing which include collaboration with business to optimize commercials across different marketing channels, including: Brand Marketing, Creative & Production, Offline & Online Marketing. The goal is to collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders & major suppliers in all international markets (focus Europe) & help them to navigate the procurement landscape. In addition, the role will be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurements processes & systems landscape. As part of the Marketing  Procurement team the position will report to the respective lead based in Berlin.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, confident, proactive & high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for prioritisation, data handling & great stakeholder management.

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.

What youll do

• Conduct detailed spend analysis & benchmarking, evaluate market & competitive conditions, & use as a basis to create data based category strategies & sourcing activities
• Create, align & execute a sourcing roadmap with key stakeholders in the HQ & the local markets to deliver P&L savings & overall procurement value
• Develop & optimize the supplier portfolio across Hello Freshs international markets
• Cultivate & manage close (senior level) relationships with business partners within Marketing to support their objectives & the company growth agenda
• Act as a point of contact for any Marketing related procurement questions
• Design & maintain category reporting to senior executives & internal stakeholders
• Lead or participate in the implementation of best-in-class procurement processes & tools

What youll bring

• Minimum 5 years in Marketing procurement or in Marketing with a commercial focus
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, & supplier management
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, & enjoy working independently
• Experience in spend & market analyses as well as benchmarking
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including preparing & delivering presentations & reports
• Demonstrated change management & project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust & credibility with business partners
• Strategic thinker yet focused on execution
• Able to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
• Fluent business English
• Bonus: Business German, French or Dutch

What we offer

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

• 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, & a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box & office meals.
• German language learning budget, & access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, & working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace & Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks & possibilities!

Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations & earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this & get back to you within 5 business days.