Indirect Procurement Manager for Operations (f/m/x)

The role

The Indirect Procurement Manager for Operations will be responsible for overseeing category management, strategic sourcing and contracting in Hello Fresh International for office and production facilities, including leasing/rent, production equipment, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), and utilities. 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 Property & Logistics Procurement team the position will report to the respective cluster lead (Director level).

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\’LL DO

• 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 Real Estate and production equipment 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

WHAT YOU\’LL BRING

• Minimum of 5 years in Real Estate, facilities, utilities and/or Capex procurement ideally in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment and/or production environment
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, and supplier management
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and joy in working independently
• Experience in spend and market analyses as well as benchmarking with focus on European markets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations as well as reports
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
• Demonstrated change management and project management knowledge
• Readiness to frequently travel nationally/abroad to our sites
• Fluency in business English, additional German language skills are a plus

What we offer

• Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable)
• A significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh box
• Access to the HelloFresh Academy
• Mental health support, including Headspace subscription and access to qualified therapists through Spill
• Monthly transportation budget through Rydes app
• Working parents support
• Additional perks include: Annual German language budget, discounts for John Reed gyms & Urban Sports Club, regular company events, fresh fruit & free drinks in the office, in-house yoga classes, weekly discount on the Convini vending machine in the office
• Hybrid working model
• Sabbatical leave option after 18 months of being with HelloFresh
• HelloFresh Pension Scheme that is subsidized with 20% on top
• A diverse and vibrant international environment of 90+ different nationalities
• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase

Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.

For insight into our interview process take a look at our recent post here.

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