At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.
The Director of Indirect Procurement will be a key leader responsible for implementing procurement excellence for our Operations teams (Fulfillment and Automation and Engineering), including competitive bidding / RFP processes, spend controllership, use of procurement systems, and KPIs to measure the impact of the function. Categories under management for this role include product categories such as Material Handling Equipment, Shelving and Racking, Power Industrial Trucks, and DC Consumables as well as service categories such as Temporary Labor and Security, with the potential for the scope to include additional areas beyond those mentioned. In this role, you will be asked to develop and deliver an effective procurement strategy for each category and conduct activities such as RFP's, negotiations of commercial agreements, and ongoing vendor management to deliver continuous savings as well as performance and process improvement. HelloFresh's goal is to leverage suppliers to create better products and experiences for new and existing customers. In this role, you will routinely interact with C-level supplier executives and advise senior leaders internally on new sourcing strategies that create lasting return on investment.
We are looking for an experienced procurement leader who can communicate the value of strategic sourcing to internal customers across functions. The successful candidate will work directly with our leadership in DC Operations, Automation and Engineering, HR, Finance, Tech, and other areas to implement new approaches, bringing a track record of successful deployment of category management in fast-growing environments. We are looking for hands-on, data-driven talent with a spike in stakeholder management. This person will play a major role in supporting the on-going success of HelloFresh and the evolution of our business.
You will ...
Act as a trusted adviser and subject matter expert leading procurement projects across categories of goods and services relevant to our DCs. Projects will involve working across functions and brands, and sometimes multiple geographies, to build holistic solutions
Partner with Ops teams to formulate complex service requirements and scope, identify vendors, manage the end to end RFx process, provide a vendor evaluation framework and make recommendations on vendor selection
Build, communicate, and implement project plans and timelines. Identify the required support, dependencies, and barriers, as well as track and report on progress/issues
Deliver financial and operational value by leading negotiations with vendors on the scope of work, commercial terms, revenue-sharing, and other legal and contractual terms as needed.
Be a strategic partner to Ops teams throughout the sourcing process, partnering with legal, finance, tech and other internal departments when necessary
Liaise with our Legal team to draft and redline commercial components of master purchasing and service contracts, statements of work, and software as a service and licensing agreements
Build and maintain vendor relationships to maximize value and to build a best-in-class supply chain across multiple marketing spend categories
Develop a vendor database and mechanisms to track vendor performance, using data to drive improvements in outcomes and value for money
Report to Senior Director and work with senior leadership on departmental plans and execute the department's vision and team OKRs
Ensure that all sourcing activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
Manage a small team of direct reports providing direction, coaching, evaluate and provide ongoing feedback
You are...
An expert in the deployment of strategic sourcing processes across multiple indirect categories
Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present solutions while thinking about contingency plans
A strong negotiator with the ability to influence using excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
A builder of strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Organized and deadline-driven, bringing strong project management and analytical skills
Experienced in leading teams and encouraging collaborations at all levels and departments of an organization
A friend of data and analytics. You bring strong analytical skills with a passion for using data to develop innovative, effective solutions to address business needs
Able to execute deep dives to eliminate problems at their source
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for the HelloFresh customer
You have...
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, supply chain management, or a related field required; MBA preferred
7+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, to include at minimum 5 years in an indirect procurement function, at an international organization
7+ years of experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
5+ years of experience in developing category plans and sourcing one or more of the following commodities: Temp Labor, Security, Robotics, Material Handling or other Engineered Equipment, IT, Packaging, Outsourced Services, Construction, or Real Estate
Ability to travel up to 25%
Proven ability to effectively motivate and manage a high performing team; successful track record hiring and developing talent in a high-growth environment
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.
New York Pay Range
$143,500-$205,000 USD
About HelloFresh
We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.
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