Procurement Category Manager

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia HelloFresh Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

As Procurement Category Manager, you will lead the strategy deployment, act as a point of escalation, own dedicated relationships with strategic suppliers and drive process improvement initiatives across the category.

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, attention to detail and great internal & external stakeholder management ability. Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences So even if you don't "tick all the boxes" but think you'd thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

You will...

Develop and optimize the supplier network across Australia and New Zealand Create ongoing data analysis & category reviews to drive performance strategically within your category and achieve ambitious targets Develop and align the Category Strategy with budget cycles and report on those frequently Support in providing procurement advice, price updates, reporting, invoice approval, replenishment, compliance & tenders Work closely with suppliers to build strong long-term relationships, including contract executions Research and develop relationships with new suppliers to ensure a reliable and diverse network Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as culinary experts, supply chain teams, and operations teams to improve workings between Procurement and other teams Lead process improvement initiatives across your categories, leveraging various Procurement levers, optimising and standardising cross-category where possible Look to develop and optimise our supplier network as well as new or alternative suppliers Lead and influence a variety of stakeholders within the business specifically for procurement Work with suppliers to ensure on-time, on-spec deliveries or discuss shortages/missed deliveries for ingredients Solve problems on-the-go in a fast-paced environment

You have/are...

Preferably knowledge and interest in food Bachelor's degree in Business / Masters in Supply Chain / Procurement (or equivalent) Ideally working within a similar environment and sector (FMCG/Consumer goods) 3+ years of strategic procurement / supply chain / commercial consulting experience, (ideally in food but not a must) Experience with supplier relationship management and driving continuous improvements within a category Quantitative and analytical experience, including solid comfort with Excel Proactive, flexible, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment Entrepreneurial and can make things happen, sense of urgency

What you'll get in return...

The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh boxes Flexible working arrangements Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth Free access to Headspace HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role.

Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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