Location: 110 Spadina Ave

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

S'more about the team

Within HelloFresh, the Category Management team is committed to revolutionize our end-to-end sourcing processes. Reporting to the Associate Director for Fresh & Frozen, you will have the opportunity to develop & implement a roadmap to improve the protein category, the quality & sustainability aspect of our products & the reliability of our supply chain. You will also lead negotiations with vendors, develop exciting new opportunities, & guide procurement process improvements. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make decisions that will impact the entire company & deliver the best possible value to our customers.

Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for

• Refine & implement a sourcing & supply chain strategy for our protein category that optimizes process, reduces risk, & increases profitability 
• Be accountable for category performance: delivering saving initiatives, ensuring on time/in full/in quality delivery from all vendors & supporting internal stakeholders to execute the sourcing plan
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally & externally through strong vendor relationships, identifying opportunities for cost reduction & quality improvements & implementing best practices
• Build & maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values
• Coach & mentor a team of direct & indirect reports
• Be the subject matter expert in all things related to protein procurement
• All other duties as assigned

Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline 
• 5+ years of related work experience, with supply chain, operations, management consulting or strategic sourcing background
• Strong knowledge & interest in strategic sourcing & continuous improvement processes
• An analytical & a problem-solving expert who uses data to drive decisions - strong Excel skills are a must!
• The ability to build & effectively communicate a strategic plan to stakeholders at all levels - ie. from buyers to the CEO
• Proactive, ambitious, & assertive: you take ownership of your work & think beyond the scope of a given assignment
• An entrepreneurial mindset & a passion for solving complex problems

Lets cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here

• Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh & Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box
• Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, & unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs.
• Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation & PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. 
• Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents
• WFH Allowance - A one time fund to help you set up or improve your home office 
• Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, & invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund
• Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to HQ Wellness Wednesdays, youll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERGs like HelloChange & Women Empowerment, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts
• Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you havent already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Flexible Hybrid Approach

At HelloFresh, we know that flexible work arrangements are essential in enabling you to do your best work, while balancing your personal & life needs. Offering remote work flexibility, along with the opportunity to interact & collaborate in the office are all a part of creating a great employee experience. 

To meet these needs, we are pleased to provide Flexible Hybrid work. Flexible Hybrid is a people-first approach that is based on choice, trust, personalization, & empowers teams to choose when & how often they work from the office & work from home, in addition to team days & company days. This means a minimum of 2 days in office per week, with most teams in office between 2-3 days a week.

Working Conditions

Its no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.