The role

We are seeking a highly motivated & strategic individual to join our team as the Chief Advisor, Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation. In this function, you will work closely with the Vice-President of Procurement & Supply Chain Management at HelloFresh International. In this key leadership role, you will play a pivotal role within the Procurement & Supply Chain function in  managing & spearheading high-impact projects concentrating on strategic cost reduction as well as driving organizational & structural transformations, providing critical support in managing day-to-day operations, facilitating communication across departments, & contributing to the development & execution of strategic initiatives. In this position, your collaboration with HelloFreshs geographies, distribution centers & finance will be crucial, spanning over 7 geographies in Europe & Australia - New Zealand.

We are actively seeking individuals who not only meet the qualifications but are committed to elevating HelloFresh's standards. We recognize & appreciate diverse pathways to skill development & value a range of experiences. Even if you don't check every box on the list but believe you would excel in this role, we are eager to discover more about your unique perspective & potential contributions to our team.

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

• Strategic Planning & Execution:
• Collaborate with the Vice-President & Senior Leadership Team to develop, communicate, execute, & sustain strategic initiatives within the Procurement & Supply Chain Management domain.
• Identify & execute cross-functional high-impact projects: define project scope, improvement potential & objectives as well as project plans aligned with organizational goals
• Collaborate with diverse teams, including Procurement, Finance, Operations, to manage the timely delivery of project milestones
• Operational Management:
• Oversee the daily operations of the Procurement & Supply Chain Management function
• Identify & quantify efficiency levers & areas for improvement across Procurement & Supply Chain Management function
• Implement innovative strategies for cost reduction while maintaining quality standards
• Monitor key performance indicators & provide regular updates to the leadership team.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Facilitate effective communication & collaboration to ensure seamless execution of business objectives.
• Build & maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Analysis & Reporting:
• Conduct data analysis & research to support decision-making processes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, & briefing materials on strategic initiatives.

What youll bring

• An exceptional academic record with degree from a top-tier college or university (Engineering or Business degrees preferred)
• 6+ years of experience within procurement and/or supply chain management and/or in a top-tier consulting company complemented by international multi-project management in a fast-paced environment gained in consumer-driven industries
• Demonstrated ability to define & enforce metrics that drive efficiency, measure performance & reduce costs
• Strategic & analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data 
• Strong project management skills & experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills. Exemplary & demonstrable (senior) stakeholder management experience
• High level of integrity, discretion, & confidentiality.
• Fluent business English knowledge mandatory; German & other European languages are considered a plus
• Interest to travel abroad to our sites (up to 30%)

What we offer

• Freedom to initiate, execute & implement your own ideas
• The opportunity to engage & collaborate with our colleagues across the globe
• Learning & development opportunities including a personal development budget
• 24 holidays per year, plus 1 day per additional year of work
• A hybrid work setup, with a budget to help set up your home office
• Flexibility to work abroad
• Reimbursement of travel expenses to the office 
• A discount on your weekly HelloFresh and/or Green Chef box
• Our FreshEnergy program including bootcamp, yoga, boxing, Headspace subscription, a collaboration with OpenUp for your mental wellbeing, webinars & other events
• Multiple ways of getting to a work-related appointment, for example by using our company cars or a MyWheels car
• Discount on your ClassPass subscription, & a discount for your gym membership via High Five Fitness Network. 
• Discount on your additional health insurance through Zilveren Kruis 
• Healthy lunches, fruit & snacks in the office 
• Monthly pension scheme

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.