Description
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Procurement team as an “Associate Strategy Manager”. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development.You will have key responsibilities over SKU ideation and onboarding, vendor selection and relationships, price negotiations and contract management, budgetary planning and continuously improving our end-to-end sourcing process.
You will also serve as a liaison for both the strategy and operations teams. You will be supporting external strategic partnerships while strengthening our operational excellence. You will be the process owner for inventory outlook, risk analyses, and waste mitigation. You will partner closely with key cross-functional teams including Procurement Operations, Menu Planning, Product Validation, and Finance.
In this role, you will help drive the strategy and framework for how the business interacts with its supplier base and have a direct stake in affecting bottom line profitability.
You will …
- Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop and optimize our supply network.
- Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for a selection of categories that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure
- Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities
- Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to ensure that we hit our targeted budget
- Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices
- Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience
- Proactively manage quality specifications and potential issues that might impact ingredient standards
- Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set execution plans and develop best practices for tracking contract compliance by our vendors
- Communicate effectively between Buying and Strategy teams to meet business goals and solve for day-to-day operational issues, reporting on supply chain progress and procedural efficiency
- Work with both internal and external stakeholders to monitor and manage aging inventory
You are…
- Data-driven – You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
- Intellectually curious – You have an insatiable desire to understand how and why things work, identify data-driven insights, and consistently challenge the status quo
- Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate a methodical approach to 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
- Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously
- A critical thinker – You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
- An excellent communicator – You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences
- Collaborative - You are prepared to work collaboratively across many different HelloFresh teams and functions
- A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skills
You have…
- 3+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing/ supply chain operation, with relevant experience in Food, or CPG Industry experience
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant area of study
- Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications (especially Google Sheets)
- Tableau and Project Management experience is a plus
You’ll get…
- Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
- Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
- Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
- Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
- Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
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.
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