Procurement Associate Operations Manager

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Procurement Associate Operations Manager to support our Procurement team.  In this position:

You will ... 

• Lead a Procurement Pod/ Region’s operations managing weekly execution and deadlines. Weekly operations include weekly PO placement, freight management, and costing
• Lead a team of 3-8 buyers. Coach team, hold weekly 1:1s and partner with OM to build development plans and provide feedback. 
• Lead training and onboarding for new buyers in the pod
• Partner with distribution center(s) and 3PL(s) in the region  to manage weekly inventory and ensure that all SKUs are delivered in full, in quality, and on time.
• Lead escalations with DC and strategy teams and problem solving for critical issues in pod/region 
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and change management.
• Drive consistency across pods, including adherence to tools and processes like IMT, HighJump/SKUVault, and Ticketing Tool.

You are... 

• Obsessed with food! 
• Analytical and a problem-solving zealot 
• Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment 
• Entrepreneurial and can make things happen 
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with constant change and limited direction
• Comfortable making split-second decisions with far reaching consequences 
• Passionate about our business and committed to its growth 

At a minimum, you have... 

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in produce, protein, or other food products
• Vast knowledge and interest in food 
• Quantitative and analytical experience(either through education or professional experience)  including solid comfort in Excel

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

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.