Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging

HelloFresh
New York, Toronto
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 116,600 - 138,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Data-driven analysis","Critical thinking","Detail-oriented","Self-starter","Communication"]

Own packaging category sourcing strategies to improve cost structure, product quality, and supply reliability. Lead supplier relationships and performance management, negotiate prices, and manage contracts. Use internal datasets and industry benchmarks to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and best practices across SKU onboarding, vendor selection, and quality/specification issues. Partner with procurement operations to ensure contract compliance and project execution.

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Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging

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Job Summary

Own packaging category sourcing strategies to improve cost structure, product quality, and supply reliability. Lead supplier relationships and performance management, negotiate prices, and manage contracts. Use internal datasets and industry benchmarks to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and best practices across SKU onboarding, vendor selection, and quality/specification issues. Partner with procurement operations to ensure contract compliance and project execution.
Location: New York, Toronto
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and optimize sourcing categories and own assigned categories to improve the supply network.
  • •Refine and implement sourcing and supply chain strategy to optimize process, reduce risk, and improve cost structure.
  • •Build and maintain a strong supplier base, owning relationships with strategic suppliers and driving performance and innovation.
  • •Manage cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing, ensuring targeted budget outcomes.
  • •Onboard new vendors and SKUs; manage quality specifications and partner with procurement operations on contract compliance tracking.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 116,600 - 138,000 annually
Perks:401kHealth InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing, or operations strategy management consulting.
  • •3+ years of packaging sourcing experience (preferred).
  • •Undergraduate degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
  • •Experience leading large sourcing initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes.
  • •Fluency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Suite (especially Google Sheets).
Experience:3+ yearsSupply chainStrategic sourcingPackagingOperations consultingProcurement
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Data-driven analysisCritical thinkingDetail-orientedSelf-starterCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointGoogle SuiteGoogle Sheets

Company Brief

HelloFresh
HelloFresh is a meal-kit and food subscription company that delivers fresh ingredients and recipes to consumers, offering convenient home-cooked meals through weekly subscription boxes across multiple international markets.
Industry: FoodTech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2011
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