Procurement Category Manager

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom HelloFresh Full time

The (Senior) Category Manager will be responsible for overseeing category management, strategic sourcing and contracting in Hello Fresh International for Corporate Services. Focus of the role will be on Temporary Labour. Other relevant categories are consulting, employee benefits, learning & development, recruitment services, and travel. The goal is to collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and suppliers in all international markets and help them to navigate the procurement landscape. In addition, the role will be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurement's processes and systems landscape. As part of the IT & Corporate Services Procurement team the position will report to the respective cluster lead.

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, attention to detail and great stakeholder management ability. Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences So even if you don't "tick all the boxes" but think you'd thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Conduct detailed spend analysis and benchmarking, evaluate market and competitive conditions, and use as a basis to create data based category strategies and sourcing activities
  • Align and execute a sourcing roadmap with key stakeholders in the HQ and the local markets to deliver P&L savings and overall procurement value
  • Develop and optimize the supplier portfolio across Hello Fresh's international markets
  • Cultivate and manage close (senior level) relationships with business partners within Operations to support their objectives and the company growth agenda
  • Act as the central point of contact for any Corporate Services related procurement questions
  • Design and maintain category reporting to senior executives and internal stakeholders
  • Lead or participate in the implementation of best-in-class procurement processes and tools

Who You Are:

  • Significant experience in Corporate/Professional Services procurement, or specifically procurement of Temporary Labour
  • Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, and supplier management
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and enjoy working independently
  • Experience in spend and market analyses as well as benchmarking
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations and reports
  • Demonstrated change management and project management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
  • Strategic thinker yet focused on execution
  • Able to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
  • Readiness to frequently travel nationally/abroad to our sites
  • Fluent business English, and German a plus

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Electric vehicle scheme
● Bippit account - financial support
● Free professional development and coaching memberships
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office (London site only)
● If in the office, enjoy a free breakfast every day
● Eye care scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: The HelloFresh Farm, 60 Worship Street, EC2A 2EZ, London. Candidates based in Berlin will also be considered

Work Schedule: Hybrid working - 50/50 remote working & flexible start/finish times. Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.



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