Operations & Strategy • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in procurement leadership, particularly in packaging sourcing and engineering, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams. You understand the intricacies of sourcing strategy and product innovation, and you are adept at cultivating a strong team culture aligned with company values. Your leadership style emphasizes coaching and development, enabling your team to excel in their roles. You are comfortable collaborating with senior leadership to align sourcing strategies with broader company goals, and you have experience in setting and achieving key performance indicators related to cost, growth, and innovation.

You possess strong analytical skills, allowing you to build and manage budgets effectively while identifying savings initiatives. Your communication skills are top-notch, enabling you to convey category performance insights to senior leadership clearly and effectively. You are driven by results and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all aspects of packaging execution meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to shape the future of procurement at HelloFresh.

Desirable

Experience in the food supply chain or related industries would be a plus, as would familiarity with sustainability practices in packaging. You are open to new ideas and approaches, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes. A background in engineering or design innovation related to packaging would also be beneficial, as it would enhance your ability to lead the packaging engineering team effectively.

What you'll do

In this role, you will serve as a key member of the Procurement Leadership team, responsible for leading the packaging sourcing and engineering teams across North America. You will develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy that drives innovation and quality in packaging. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the end-to-end execution of packaging initiatives, ensuring alignment with HelloFresh's goals and objectives. You will work closely with the VP of Procurement to cultivate a high-performing organization, providing leadership and support to your team members.

You will be tasked with building new functions within the procurement team while managing established teams to scale operations effectively. This includes setting and overseeing the achievement of objectives and key results (OKRs) related to cost management, growth, and supplier performance. You will collaborate with business partners and finance to build and drive annual budgets, focusing on packaging spend and identifying savings opportunities.

Your role will also involve communicating monthly category performance to the Senior Leadership team, ensuring transparency and accountability in procurement activities. You will lead initiatives that promote sourcing and technical best practices throughout your organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What we offer

At HelloFresh, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain. We offer a competitive salary range of $161,330—$215,130 USD, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages team members to share their ideas and insights. Join us in our commitment to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers while making a positive impact on the food industry.