As Packaging & Sustainability Category Manager for ANZ, you will report to the Associate Director of Grocery & Packaging. You will develop and lead the category strategy, drive process improvement initiatives across Australia and New Zealand for your scope, and act as a point of escalation for operational matters.

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Sustainability  & Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimization & reporting, attention to detail and great internal & external 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...

• Coordinate and project manage the preparation of all Non Financial Reporting data for the NZ market as part of our Annual Non Financial reporting efforts
• Drive local Sustainability optimization projects and programs across a range of projects including energy efficiency, renewable energy transition, food waste optimization, food donations & packaging innovation
• Act as the local point of contact for all Sustainability work in the NZ market and contribute to the Global Sustainability Organization Monthly reporting
• Ensure accurate and on time monthly reporting of relevant GHG scope data including Corporate Travel, Electricity, Water & Outbound logistics
• Facilitate required Scope 3 carbon reduction initiatives including carbon insetting projects, UX experimentation and sustainable sourcing programs
• Develop and optimize the supplier network across Australia and New Zealand
• Create ongoing data analysis & category reviews to drive performance strategically within your category and achieve ambitious targets
• Develop and align the Category Strategy with budget cycles and report on those frequently
• Support in providing procurement advice, price updates, reporting, invoice approval, replenishment, compliance & tenders
• Work closely with suppliers to build strong long-term relationships, including contract executions
• Solve problems on-the-go in a fast-paced environment
• Trial and validate new products in collaboration with our Quality and Production teams to improve the HelloFresh offering further

What you'll bring...

• Preferably, existing knowledge of (paper-based) packaging and sustainability practices
• Experience in running tenders across Australia and New Zealand is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business / Masters in Supply Chain / Sustainability / Economics / Procurement (or equivalent) Ideally, working within a similar environment and sector (FMCG/Consumer goods)
• 3+ of strategic procurement/ Sustainability / supply chain / commercial consulting experience (ideally in food, but not a must)
• Strong understanding of foundational Sustainability concepts including GHG Protocol, Life Cycle Assessments, Triple Bottom Line
• Knowledge of packaging markets, suppliers and packaging-specific opportunities and constraints is preferred
• A sound understanding of ANZ packaging sustainability and framework drivers (APCO/NZ Packaging Forum) and government 2025 goals for packaging
• Experience with supplier relationship management and driving continuous improvements within a category
• Quantitative and analytical experience, including solid comfort with Excel
• Proactive, flexible, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment Entrepreneurial and can make things happen, sense of urgency

What you’ll get in return…

• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global technology companies in an exciting growth phase
• 70% discount off HelloFresh boxes
• Flat hierarchies, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development 
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries

Start Date: ASAP - can wait a notice period 

Duration: Full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia/New Zealand.

Location: Chippendale Head Office

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