Job Description

As Senior International Category Manager Produce, Herbs & Fruits (PHF), youll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy for one of our most important & fast paced categories. Take ownership of the subcategories across PHF supply, leading supplier negotiations, driving cost efficiency, & ensuring consistent supply chain performance.Youll act as a point of escalation for operational issues, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, & collaborate cross-functionally to bring innovative & sustainable sourcing strategies to life.

This role can be based in either Chippendale, Sydney or Penrose, Auckland & reports directly to the Category Lead. Youll act as a point of escalation for operational issues, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, & collaborate cross-functionally to bring innovative & sustainable sourcing strategies to life. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment & is excited by the challenge of building & optimising procurement processes at scale.

You will

• Help develop & optimise our supplier network country-wide for the category.
• Provide procurement advice, price updates, reporting, replenishment, compliance & tenders.
• Work closely with suppliers to build strong long-term strategic relationships & ensure on-time, on-spec deliveries or discuss shortages/missed deliveries.
• Research & develop relationships with new suppliers.
• Assist with cost reporting, invoice validation & supplier database maintenance.
• Solve problems on-the-go in a fast-paced environment.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders & improve workings between Procurement & other teams.
• Create ongoing data analysis & category reviews to drive performance strategically within your category & achieve ambitious targets.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across the category, 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.
• Support new product & concept launches through procurement lens.

You have

• A Bachelors degree in Business or a Masters in Supply Chain / Procurement (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic procurement, supply chain, or operations, with a preference for experience in the food industry.
• Proven experience working within a similar sector & environment (FMCG/Consumer goods).
• Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management & driving continuous category improvements.
• Strong quantitative & analytical skills, including solid proficiency with Excel.
• Knowledge of & interest in food; produce industry experience is highly desirable, though not essential.

You are

• Excellent with written & verbal communication, including confidence in using PowerPoint.
• Proactive, flexible, ambitious, & assertive: you take ownership of your work.
• Organised & able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial & can make things happen, with a sense of urgency.
• Strategic in your mindset & way of thinking.

What youll get in return 

• The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development 
• A diverse & vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role

Location: Chippendale Head Office or Penrose, Auckland - hybrid working environment 

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

Applications: We thank you for your interest in this role. Please note we will review the application for this position in January 2026.

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