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Full-Time

Procurement Buyer

Posted on 6/27/2024

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh

10,001+ employees

Meal kit delivery service with fresh ingredients

Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$63.8k - $85kAnnually

+ 401k with company match + Generous PTO + Parental Leave + Health and Wellness Benefits + Tuition Reimbursement + Meal Plan Discounts + Access to Employee Resource Groups

Junior

Jackson Township, NJ, USA + 2 more

More locations: Colorado, USA | New York, NY, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1-3 years of procurement and/or sourcing experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
  • Must be flexible to work weekends (3x a quarter)
Responsibilities
  • Place purchase orders to allocated vendors for a variety of food or packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs)
  • Partner with HelloFresh distribution centers, offsite production and warehouse locations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and inventories match demand requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts by recommending changes, testing new processes, and implementing updates
  • Analyze purchasing data to ensure accuracy of information, purchasing procedures and identify any discrepancies
  • Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally
  • Conduct all weekly operations processes including updating POs, tracking freight, managing production issues, paying invoices, scrubbing data and managing inventory levels
  • Support your teammates to ensure that no boxes are missed and no ingredients are subbed due to procurement issues
  • Work with a team of internal high-achievers to continue building, growing, and improving on our offsite production capabilities

HelloFresh offers a meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to customers' homes. The subscription model allows users to select from various meal plans tailored to their dietary preferences, with the flexibility to skip weeks or cancel anytime. What distinguishes HelloFresh from competitors is its emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing. The company's goal is to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthy eating and environmentally responsible choices.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$646.4M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

49%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with brands like Colavita and Hidden Valley Ranch enhance HelloFresh's menu diversity and customer appeal.
  • Collaborations with organizations like No Kid Hungry highlight HelloFresh's commitment to social responsibility, potentially boosting its brand image.
  • The creation of 300 jobs at a new distribution center indicates potential for growth and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The closure of distribution centers and significant layoffs suggest potential financial instability and declining sales.
  • Fines for electronic marketing violations could damage HelloFresh's reputation and lead to increased regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Hello Fresh unique

  • HelloFresh's focus on fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes sets it apart from traditional grocery delivery services.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and seasonal produce appeals to environmentally conscious consumers, unlike some competitors who may not prioritize these values.
  • HelloFresh's flexible subscription model, allowing customers to skip weeks or cancel anytime, offers greater convenience compared to more rigid meal kit services.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary & 401k

Generous Parental leave & Flexible PTO

Health, vision, & dental insurance

75% discount on HelloFresh Subscription

Snacks, coffee, & catered lunches

Company sponsored outings

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