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HelloFresh · 17 hours ago

Sourcing Strategy Manager, Protein

HelloFresh is a company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain, and they are seeking an experienced Sourcing Strategy Manager for their Procurement team. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies to enhance cost structure, product quality, and supply chain reliability while managing vendor relationships and driving innovation in product development.
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Responsibilities

Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop and optimize our supply network
Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for a selection of categories that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure
Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities
Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to ensure that we hit our targeted budget
Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices
Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices
Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience
Proactively manage quality specifications and potential issues that might impact ingredient standards
Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set execution plans and develop best practices for tracking contract compliance by our vendors

Qualification

Sourcing strategySupply chain managementCategory managementData analysisVendor managementProject managementNegotiation skillsAgilityCommunication skillsCollaborationCritical thinkingDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

3-5 years of relevant experience working with relevant industries in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing functions; or working in operations strategy focused management consulting
3+ years in category management of protein (meat, seafood, dairy)
Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
Experience successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes
Data-driven – You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
Intellectually curious – You have an insatiable desire to understand how and why things work, identify data-driven insights, and consistently challenge the status quo
Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate a methodical approach to 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 comfortable working autonomously
A critical thinker – You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems
An excellent communicator – You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences
Collaborative - You are prepared to work collaboratively across many different HelloFresh teams and functions
A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skills

Preferred

Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience

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

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HelloFresh is a food subscription company that sends pre-portioned ingredients to users’ doorstep each week.

H1B Sponsorship

HelloFresh has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (35)
2024 (27)
2023 (16)
2022 (25)
2021 (15)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$367.46M
Key Investors
Baillie GiffordRocket InternetInsight Partners
2017-11-02IPO
2016-12-20Series G· $88.32M
2015-09-17Series F· $85.64M

Leadership Team

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Dominik Richter
CEO and Founder
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Sebastien Tron
Vice President, Growth Opportunities
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