Vice President
Procurement-Sourcing
Posted on 3/30/2023
INACTIVE
Hello Fresh

10,001+ employees

Food & meal kit delivery service
Company Overview
HelloFresh’s mission is to change the way people eat forever by aiming to provide every household with wholesome, homemade meals – no shopping and no hassle. The company’s meals are carefully planned, carefully sourced and delivered to the front door of each customer at the time most convenient for them.
Consumer Goods

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$646.4M

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

66%
Locations
New York, NY, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in food/packaging sourcing or procurement, with at least 7 years in a leadership role with a national consumer product business or e-commerce company
  • Deep knowledge of best practice procurement methodology, including RFPs, clean sheet cost modeling, total cost of ownership, root cause problem solving, and supplier evaluation / qualification processes
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and innovation
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Extremely strong analytical skills with a passion for using data to develop innovative, effective solutions to address business needs. Ability to execute deep dives to eliminate problems at their source
  • Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams
Responsibilities
  • Manage the procurement P&L, developing our budget and managing the cost savings and product improvement roadmaps
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support HelloFresh's growth objectives, including identifying and evaluating new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships
  • Cultivate our world-class sourcing team as we continue to expand and optimize all aspects of our supply chain to include strategic partnerships and insourcing opportunities
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including replenishment, operations, culinary, quality, and finance to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with business objectives and meet the needs of internal stakeholders
  • Monitor industry trends and changes in the competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks, and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly
  • Ensure that all sourcing activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, working collaboratively with them to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
  • Develop and implement processes and tools to track supplier performance and manage supplier risk