Senior Category Manager Marketing - Indirect Procurement (m/f/x)

The role

The (Senior) Category Manager Marketing will be responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing and contracting in HelloFresh International for Marketing which include collaboration with business to optimize commercials across different marketing channels including: Brand Marketing Creative and Production Offline and Online Marketing. The goal is to collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and major suppliers in all international markets (focus Europe) and help them to navigate the procurement landscape. In addition the role will be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurements processes and systems landscape. As part of the Marketing Procurement team the position will report to the respective lead based in Berlin.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial confident proactive and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for prioritisation data handling and great stakeholder management.

Above all we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role we would really like to learn more about you.

What youll 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
• Create 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 Freshs international markets
• Cultivate and manage close (senior level) relationships with business partners within Marketing to support their objectives and the company growth agenda
• Act as a point of contact for any Marketing related procurement 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 youll bring

• Minimum 5 years in Marketing procurement or in Marketing with a commercial focus
• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparing and delivering presentations and reports
• Demonstrated change management and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
• Strategic thinker yet focused on execution
• Able to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
• Fluent business English
• Bonus: Business German French or Dutch

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europes fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90 nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme Berlin relocation support and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• German language learning budget and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus weve got your well-being covered with mental health support transportation perks and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym accesswellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill to sabbatical leave options HelloFresh is not just a workplace; its a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

Are you up for the challenge

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.

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