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.

Please note that this position is limited to 24 months. A permanent position is being sought.

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 you bring

• Minimum 3 years in Marketing procurement or in Indirect Procurement, across different categories gained in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, & supplier management
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, & joy in working independently
• Experience in spend & market analyses as well as benchmarking
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including preparing & delivering presentations & reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust & credibility with business partners
• Demonstrated change management & project management skills
• Fluency in business English, additional language skills in  German, French or Dutch are a plus

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.
• Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, 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. 

We are HelloFresh

At HelloFresh we embrace & welcome diversity & we currently employ over 15,000 individuals globally who contribute to this. We employ individuals based on their ability to perform a job rather than on the basis of their: race, national origin, color, caste, social origin or position, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political opinion, marital status or any other characteristic. We encourage everyone to apply & will give everyone equal consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer everyone is welcome at our table.