Hello Fresh

Meal-kit delivery service with subscriptions

Marketing Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$101k - $124kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in marketing procurement and sourcing; marketing procurement experience is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related discipline is required; a CIPS certification is a plus, and an MBA is a plus.
A successful track record of creating value from data-driven insights in sourcing or supply chain is required.
Vast knowledge of and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes, with demonstrated experience in spend analysis, managing sourcing events, and generating value, are required.
Strong quantitative and analytical experience, gained through education or professional experience, is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners at different levels are required.
Clear understanding of marketing procurement sourcing best practices is required.
Experience handling multi-million-dollar contract negotiations using a strategic sourcing process is required.
Strong organizational skills and a methodical approach are required.
Ability to communicate complex solutions cross-functionally and to upper management is required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify value-creation opportunities and build effective sourcing strategies for the Marketing category.
Develop, track, and execute a pipeline of initiatives and benefits.
Direct complex sourcing events and negotiations across marketing categories, focusing on Creative, Production, PR, Social Agencies, and Partnerships.
Monitor marketing procurement performance against assigned strategic goals.
Leverage expertise, market dynamics, and business objectives to develop short- and long-term roadmaps that deliver commercial value for external marketing spend.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to build effective sourcing strategies across marketing categories using rigorous analysis and stakeholder involvement.
Lead complex sourcing events and negotiations across marketing spend categories.
Implement frameworks for managing strategic supplier and internal relationships.
Implement and monitor supplier key performance indicators and scorecards, and engage stakeholders to ensure the relevant indicators are understood and tracked.

Desired Qualifications

Marketing procurement experience is preferred.
CIPS certification is a plus.
An MBA is a plus.
Professional training in negotiation practices is a plus.

The Manager will be a key leader within our procurement team, developing and leading a category management strategy to optimize external spend for US and Global Marketing.

We are looking for an experienced, high potential, procurement expert to drive internal collaboration, compliance with best practices, and continuous value creation. Your time will be spent…

Collaborating with wide-range of cross-functional leaders to identify value creation opportunities and build effective sourcing strategies for the Marketing category
Developing, tracking and executing a pipeline of initiatives and benefits
Directing complex sourcing events and negotiations across different marketing categories, with a focus on Creative, Production, PR, Social Agencies and Partnerships.
Monitoring marketing procurement performance against assigned strategic goals

You will...

Leverage expertise, market dynamics and business objectives to develop short and long-term roadmap to deliver commercial value for external marketing spend
Partner with cross-functional leaders in building effective sourcing strategies across a marketing categories based on rigorous analysis and involving all relevant stakeholders
Lead complex sourcing events and negotiations across all marketing spend categories
Implement frameworks for the management of strategic supplier and internal relationships
Implement and monitor key performance indicators/scorecards for suppliers, actively engage stakeholders in the process to ensure the relevant indicators are understood and tracked

You are…

Someone with a clear understanding of marketing procurement sourcing best practices
An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations by following/developing a strategic sourcing process
A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their work
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
Proven track record of taking ownership – identifying problems early and driving resolution independently, without waiting to be directed
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

You have…

4+ years of experience in marketing procurement and sourcing, experience with marketing procurement preferred
BA/BS degree in business, supply chain or related discipline, CIPS certification a plus, MBA a plus
A successful track record of value creation from data-driven insights in sourcing or supply chain
Vast knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes with demonstrated experience in spend analysis, managing sourcing events, and generating value
Strong quantitative and analytical experience (either through education or professional experience)
Professional training in negotiation practices a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners at different levels

You’ll get…

Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
Amazing discounts, including up to 85% off HelloFresh subscription
Emergency child and adult care services
Snacks & monthly catered lunches
Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

New York Pay Range

$101,000—$124,000 USD

New York Pay Range 101000 - 124000 USD

About the Company

Hello Fresh

Meal-kit delivery service with subscriptions

HelloFresh provides meal kits that deliver fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and chef-curated recipes to customers’ doors through a subscription service. Customers choose from a weekly menu of meals and dietary options (vegetarian, low-calorie, family-friendly), select their delivery day, and receive ingredients and step-by-step instructions to cook at home. The service eliminates meal planning and grocery shopping and can be flexibly managed—subscribers can skip weeks or cancel anytime. The company differentiates itself with a broad, customizable menu, focus on fresh produce and sustainable sourcing, and convenience for busy households. Its goal is to make home cooking easy, healthy, and accessible while providing flexible, affordable meal options.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2011

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