[GLOBAL/INT] NAVAM] International Category Manager, Cheese

Full Time
Berlin, Germany
11 months ago
The role

Do you want to help us change the way people eat forever ? As an International Category Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating and supporting procurement strategies across HelloFresh's European locations. Based in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, or London, you'll join our new European Dairy team, working on shaping future category strategies, leading sourcing events, finding cost-saving opportunities, sharing best practices, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in animal welfare and sustainability.

 

Our Operations teams are spread across the markets we serve, united by a common goal: delivering the best products to our customers with a wide range of choices and maximum flexibility. We're leaders in Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Food Safety, Automation, and Data Analytics. HelloFresh's rapid expansion means we're always seeking top professionals to join us in existing markets, new locations, and with new brands. Join us and play a crucial role in ensuring our customers get the finest ingredients!

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
  • Manage relationships with suppliers throughout Europe ensuring a smooth collaboration and stable operations
  • Support in the design, execution and tracking of our Cheese procurement strategy
  • Work closely with multiple internal departments and teams (Culinary, Safety and quality, Supply Chain, Sustainability etc.) to ensure implementation of cheese related strategic initiatives. 
  • Lead single or multi-market tenders to drive savings and improve our customer offering on both quality and sustainability, taking proactive action on timing and extension of sourcing process and contracts. 
  • Develop world-class suppliers that can bring or jointly develop innovative products that will also impact top line growth
  • Visit existing and potential new suppliers as well as visiting the local HelloFresh subsidiaries
  • Travel up to 20% of the time visiting suppliers 
What you’ll bring
  • Relevant experience in direct procurement with a track record or delivering savings and product improvements and  high level negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Degree qualified preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Supply Chain Management or other relevant discipline. 
  • High degree of fluency in English is required for negotiations and internal communications. 
  • Previous experience connected with the Dairy Industry with a good background in market dynamics and understanding of the supply chain.
  • An interest in continuous process improvement in a fast paced environment
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and eagerness to work daily with diverse and international teams
  • Progressive supply chain leadership mindset while being able to be pragmatic to solve problems with impact in the short and long term
  • Interest to travel abroad
What we offer
  • Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable)
  • A significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh box
  • Annual learning and development budget to attend conferences or purchase educational resources plus access to the HelloFresh Academy
  • Mental health support, including Headspace subscription and access to qualified therapists through Spill
  • Budget for home office supplies
  • 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 (option to work from home for up to 50% if preferred) 
  • 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.

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