Title: Senior Manager, Produce Strategy

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Produce Strategy team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a selection of categories through all parts of the supply chain across all of our US brands. You have key responsibilities over SKU ideation, vendor selection, price negotiations, & weekly budgetary planning for your set of categories.

You will

• Strategic Sourcing
  • Develop & present an overarching category strategy that is comprehensive of capacity, quality, pricing, & customer offering
  • Lead & execute sourcing activities or Request for Proposals for assigned categories
  • Successfully negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcome for the company that drives value for both our supply chain & customers
  • Manage all contracts & projects with suppliers,  including all pre- & post-award contracting functions, inventory management strategy, & team coordination with internal stakeholders (ie: Ops, Legal, Finance, Product Validation etc.)
  • Negotiate Master Services Agreements & liaise with the in-house counsel to ensure contracts are executed in a timely manner 
  • Build a robust supply chain to reduce the risk of disruption and, ultimately, reduce spend
• Budget Ownership
• Own the budget & financial management of your respective categories - This includes but not limited to: yearly budget, cost savings roadmap & financial waste metrics
• Collaboration & Communication
• Own tasks/responsibilities for Procurement throughout the supply chain with clear communication, documentation, & cross-functional team leadership 
• Support the integration of Factor operations with our other verticals 
• Collaborate with the Menu Planning team to approve weekly menus, set parameters for SKU usage, & influence overall menu architecture & product strategy 
• Work cross functionally with interdepartmental stakeholders to develop new products (ie: Culinary, Product, Product Validation, Suppliers & Ingredient Excellence teams etc.) 
• Take point on continuous improvement initiatives + stretch projects

You are 

• Someone with a clear understanding of procurement sourcing best practices
• An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations 
• A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
• Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their team
• Detail-oriented You possess strong organizational skills & consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
• A project manager - You have exceptional project & people management skill
• A self-starter You are highly motivated & passionate; youre eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
• A team player- You have experience working effectively in teams & prioritize collective goals over personal accolades 
• Agile You thrive in fast-paced & dynamic environments & are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
• A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally & to upper management 

You have 

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar) 
• 5+ years of experience as a procurement/sourcing lead, with relevant experience in Food, Agriculture, or the CPG Industry 
• Strong People Leadership skills with experience in leading & managing teams or relevant experience 
• Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process/methodologies & an ability to read & interpret commercial contract language
• Flexibility to travel (up to 25%)
• Flexibility to work weekends when required (2-3 times per quarter)
• Fluent in Microsoft Office & Google Suite applications

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO & flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Position is eligible to participate, contingent on Supervisory Board Approval, in HelloFresh's equity program.