Beschreibung

**The role**

The (Senior) Category Manager Logistics will be responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing and contracting in HelloFresh International for First Mile, Middle Mile and Last Mile which include collaboration with business to optimize commercials e.g. for inhouse logistics, 3PW (warehouse), linehaul, and carriers. 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 Procurement’s processes and systems landscape. As part of the Facilities and Logistics  Procurement team the position will report to the respective cluster lead based in Berlin.

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, attention to detail and great stakeholder management ability. 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 don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

**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 international 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 Logistics 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 you’ll bring**

- Minimum 5 years in Logistics procurement
- 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
- Readiness to frequently travel nationally/abroad to our sites
- Fluent business English

**What we offer**

- Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
- Pension plan with a monthly contribution from HelloFresh
- 30€ weekly discount on your HelloFresh boxes 
- 30€ monthly discount on our Convini vending machine
- Free drinks and breakfast (teas, coffee, soft drinks, fresh fruit, cereal, granola, more)
- Discounts at various restaurants around the office
- Discounts on John Reed, McFIT  and Urban Sports Club
- Weekly yoga classes (virtual and in office)
- Access to Spill - offering video and chat consultations with mental health experts
- Sabbatical programme
- Dedicated gaming area
- New joiner networking events
- Employee resource group-led social events related to our DEI efforts
- German Crash Course A1.1 provided by Expath and a budget per year for german classes
- Access to HelloFresh Academy, our internal knowledge sharing programme
- Clear career paths and regular development/performance check-ins
- Dedicated Kid’s Corner space with an onsite nanny
- A monthly budget to spend on Deutschlandticket