Sr. Category Manager - Operations (Indirect Procurement) (all genders)

About this role

Responsibilities

• The Sr. Category Manager Operations will be responsible for overseeing category management, strategic sourcing and contracting for CapEx, Material Handling Equipment and Utilities (and also supporting other Operation areas such as MRO, Facilities Management, etc.) for Hello Fresh’s European production sites and offices. The role will also be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurement’s processes and systems landscape. As part of the Operations Procurement team the position will report to the respective cluster lead (Director level).
• We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, ability to navigate ambiguity, attention to detail and great stakeholder management ability.
• What you’ll do
• Conduct detailed spend analysis and benchmarking, evaluate market and competitive conditions, and use as a basis to create data based category strategies and sourcing activities
• Align and execute a sourcing roadmap with key stakeholders in the HQ and the local markets to deliver P&L savings and overall procurement value
• Develop and optimize the supplier portfolio across Hello Fresh’s markets
• Cultivate and manage close (senior level) relationships with business partners within Operations to support their objectives and the company growth agenda
• Act as the central point of contact for any Ops Procurement related questions
• Design and maintain category reporting to senior executives and internal stakeholders
• Lead or participate in the implementation of best-in-class procurement processes and tools
• What you’ll bring
• Minimum of 8 years in Indirect Procurement. The indirect Procurement - Operations Manager will deal with categories such as: CapEx, Material Handling Equipment, Utilities, MRO (PPE, Spare parts, etc.), Facilities Management (Cleaning, Security, Catering/Canteens, Waste Disposal, Pest Control, etc.). The more such categories you have experience with, the more desirable your profile will be.
• Experience on EU markets and emphasis on CapEx are a plus.
• Degree in Engineering is preferable (but no mandatory)
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, and supplier management
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and enjoy working independently
• Experience in spend and market analyses as well as benchmarking with focus on european markets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations and reports
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
• Demonstrated change management and project management knowledge
• Readiness to frequently travel nationally/abroad to our sites
• Fluency in business English, additional German language skills are a plus