HelloFresh · 21 hours ago
Director Procurement Strategy, Packaging Sourcing & Engineering
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $215K/yr
15+ years expHelloFresh is seeking an experienced leader to join their Procurement Leadership team as Director of Procurement - Packaging Sourcing & Engineering for North America. This role involves leading packaging sourcing and engineering teams, driving sourcing strategy, design innovation, and ensuring quality and product testing across various brands.
B2CDelivery ServiceFood and BeverageFood DeliverySubscription Service
Responsibilities
Serve as key member of the Procurement Leadership team
Grow a high performing team, providing leadership, coaching and developmental support to Associate Directors & Strategy Managers of packaging sourcing and packaging engineering
Cultivate a strong team culture consistent with HelloFresh’s core values and drive sourcing and technical best practices throughout your organization
Work closely with senior leadership to develop a sourcing and product innovation roadmap that supports company goals
Set and oversee the achievement of OKRs on cost, growth and innovation, risk management, supplier performance, and team development and enablement
Build and drive annual budgets and savings initiatives by collaborating with business partners and Finance, specifically as it relates to our Packaging spend
Communicate monthly category performance to the Senior Leadership team
Lead the packaging engineering team to drive continuous improvement in packaging quality and design, and drive best practices in product evaluation and testing
Continue to scale our supplier network and manage capacity to meet the demand of HelloFresh’s multi-brand growth strategy
Partner cross functionally and work closely with our supplier network to identify and deliver on opportunities to drive improved customer experience through both existing product optimization and new product development
Qualification
Required
15 years of experience in Procurement, with relevant experience in the packaging industry
Hands-on experience through roles in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, where you have developed skills in negotiation, supplier management, cost control & quality improvement
Flexibility to travel (up to 30%)
Fluent in Google Suite applications
A packaging procurement leader with an appetite for building scalable teams and enabling innovative, high-quality products
An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations
A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their team
A strong leader with a proven track record of managing large and diverse teams
Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you're eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management
Preferred
A degree in Supply Chain Management, Packaging Engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred
Packaging sourcing, manufacturing, engineering or design experience is preferred
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to 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
Company
HelloFresh
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that sends pre-portioned ingredients to users’ doorstep each week.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$367.46MKey Investors
Baillie GiffordRocket InternetInsight Partners
2017-11-02IPO
2016-12-20Series G· $88.32M
2015-09-17Series F· $85.64M
Leadership Team
Dominik Richter
CEO and Founder
Sebastien Tron
Vice President, Growth Opportunities
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