Vice President, Indirect Procurement

The Vice President of Indirect Procurement will be a key leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of indirect category sourcing for HelloFresh and its brands. The successful candidate is  an experienced and strategic sourcing leader who is interested in helping us develop a best-in-class supply chain across all indirect spend categories, including Marketing, Capital Expenditures, Operational Expenditures and Construction. The Vice President will lead a team of sourcing professionals and work directly with our Senior Leadership and cross-functional partners across operations, engineering, marketing, finance, and tech. We are looking for hands-on, data-driven talent with a focus on speed and agility. This person will play a major role in supporting the on-going success of HelloFresh and the evolution of our business. 

You will…

• Manage the procurement spend across indirect categories, developing our budget, and delivering the cost savings and functional improvement roadmaps
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support HelloFresh's growth objectives, including identifying and evaluating new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships
• Build a world-class sourcing team as we continue to expand and optimize all aspects of our procurement process
• Develop and oversee the output of a team of direct and indirect reports
• Provide an integrated view of areas for improvement in strategic procurement (“source to contract”) and transactional activity (“procure to pay”)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including DC operations, engineering, marketing, and finance to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with business objectives and meet the needs of internal stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends and changes in the competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks, and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly
• Ensure that all sourcing activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, working collaboratively with them to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
• Develop and implement processes and tools to track supplier performance and manage supplier risk; improve spend control and audit trail while driving efficiency gains, creating capacity for greater strategic focus by the team

• An integrative problem-solving approach, partnering across functions to deliver results
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and innovation
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for using data to develop innovative, effective solutions to address business needs. Ability to execute deep dives to eliminate problems at their source 
• Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of hiring, developing and motivating high-performing teams

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business, supply chain management, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, ideally with a national consumer product business or e-commerce company
• Deep knowledge of best practice procurement methodology, including RFPs, clean sheet cost modeling, total cost of ownership, root cause problem solving, and supplier evaluation / qualification processes
• Experience deploying technology and tools to support ongoing operational improvements. Sound judgment and expertise about introducing automation and managing transitions from manual to tech-enabled processes

You’ll get… 

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
• Emergency child and adult care services
• Snacks & monthly catered lunches
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

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 and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. This position is eligible to participate, contingent on supervisory Board of Approval, in Hello Fresh's equity program

Application Deadline Date: August 30, 2024