Engineering Manager, Procurement (f,m,x)

Full Time
Berlin, Germany
5 months ago

Each year HelloFresh launches more markets and more brands, and all of those require our technology infrastructure to keep the engine running.

SCM is at the core of HelloFresh and the foundation for everything we do. All HelloFresh processes rely on SCM Tech to operate. We manage the contracts with our suppliers, place orders, control the receipt of goods, handle inventory, keep track of the box labeling and production, and keep a close connection with different areas of the company, from Finance to Operations. Our challenge is to improve efficiency and reduce waste across the supply chain. Our vision is to build the world’s leading, scalable, fully-integrated, food supply chain management platform.

The role

We're seeking an Engineering Manager (Squad Lead) for our Supply Chain Management organization, a role with technical responsibility alongside team leadership. If you are not familiar with SCM, you can find more information here. 

As an Engineering Manager for the Procurement Alliance, you'll represent the team in all forums, advocating for the best solutions to challenges faced by the team. Our Squad Leads are not only experienced engineers with a firm technical grounding but also leaders who prioritize their team and the products they develop. If you are a skillful communicator, understand efficient work methodologies, possess technical expertise, and have experience in team building, you are the candidate we're looking for.

What you’ll do
  • You will provide technical and people leadership. Building, growing, managing, leading and inspiring a cross-functional team, ensuring smooth delivery of solutions that solves core business problems in the Supply Chain.
  • You will lead and shape the technical strategy. Actively engaging in technical discussions and taking architectural decisions.
  • You will collaborate closely with Product to deliver top-quality solutions for stakeholders, passionately advocating for quality, team health, engineering and operational excellence.
  • You will handle crucial people management functions such as coaching, career path planning, performance reviews, and staffing.
What you’ll bring
  • Very good understanding of technical landscapes and has been supporting a team of engineers in the past. Ideally,  10+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years  in people management and technical leadership.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with an ability to articulate complex technical topics and solutions in a concise and simple way across multiple technical & non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing long-term engineering roadmaps, strong agile practices and project management skills.
  • Passion for coaching and growing software engineers at all levels.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software engineering with strong expertise in JVM (preferably Kotlin) and/or Go technologies.
What we offer

Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

  • Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme , Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working mode.
  • Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
  • Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access ,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options. HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

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