We are currently seeking an International Category Manager to join our Standard Fruits Team. This role will involve managing products such as apples, pears, and fruit bags, overseeing tenders and projects with coverage across Europe. As a crucial member of an outstanding strategic team within one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, you will take on real accountability from day one. You'll tackle significant challenges and collaborate with both local and global suppliers to shape our strategy towards value-creating solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing the future subcategory strategy, leading sourcing events, identifying major savings opportunities, consolidating category best practices, owning supplier relationships, and taking charge of sustainability initiatives. This entails a unique blend of entrepreneurialism, creativity, administrative expertise, and negotiation skills. Above all, we are searching for individuals who will contribute to the continuous improvement of HelloFresh. We firmly believe in diverse skill development, valuing a range of experiences. Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, but believe you would excel in this role, we encourage you to share more about yourself.

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.

• Take ownership of all commercial aspects across the sub-category Standard Fruits.
• Develop, consult on, and implement cross-functional category strategies.
• Drive the category forward through informed decisions based on market-leading insights and intelligence ("making it happen, not waiting for it").
• Utilize data, knowledge, and industry insights to forecast future cost pricing.
• Collaborate closely with the category team and internal stakeholders to solve shared challenges and advance the category strategy.
• Lead the supplier selection process and negotiations to secure maximum value while meeting clear service and quality requirements.
• Optimize our Fruits supply network to enhance the customer experience.
• Influence key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive key performance metrics.
• Develop robust cost models through detailed analysis and track key commodity prices, ensuring accurate cost prices.
• Lead the team through various projects and strategic step-change ideas, leaving a positive legacy.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of direct Procurement experience (preferably in produce or fruits).
• Ideally based in Copenhagen.
• Thrives in a relaxed yet fast-paced work environment.
• Agile - comfortable with autonomy in a fast-moving and dynamic setting.
• Data-driven - proficient in organizing, exploring, and synthesizing unstructured data into actionable insights (advanced Excel skills required).
• Intellectually curious - a desire to understand how and why things work, consistently challenging the status quo.
• Leadership skills - takes initiative, grasps complex concepts, and leads the team towards goals.
• Excellent communicator - articulate in written and verbal communication across all levels (English is our working language).
• Collaborative - excels in cross-functional collaboration and can work effectively with diverse opinions.

• Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable)
• 2 years contract
• 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

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.