Operations Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have significant experience in category management, particularly in the food industry, and understand the complexities of supply chain dynamics. Your background includes leading supplier negotiations and optimizing procurement processes, ensuring that you can effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working cross-functionally to implement innovative sourcing strategies that align with business goals. You are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills, allowing you to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement practices. Your ability to solve problems on-the-go in a fast-paced environment is a key asset, as is your commitment to building sustainable supplier networks. You are excited by the challenge of optimizing processes at scale and have a track record of driving cost efficiencies.

What you'll do

In this role, you will take ownership of the Produce, Herbs & Fruits category, shaping its strategy and ensuring that it meets the company's objectives. You will lead supplier negotiations, focusing on building strong, long-term relationships that ensure on-time and on-spec deliveries. Your responsibilities will include providing procurement advice, managing price updates, and maintaining compliance across the supply chain. You will also be tasked with researching and developing relationships with new suppliers to enhance the category's offerings. As a point of escalation for operational issues, you will work closely with suppliers to address any challenges that arise, ensuring that the supply chain operates smoothly. You will collaborate with various teams to implement innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Your role will involve regular reporting and analysis to track performance and identify areas for improvement, ensuring that the category remains competitive and aligned with market trends.

What we offer

HelloFresh offers a competitive salary and employee benefits, along with a hybrid working environment that allows for flexibility. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, contributing to the company's mission of delivering fresh and sustainable food options to customers. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.