Category manager Food, International Procurement (all genders) at HelloFresh in Amsterdam

The role We are looking for a talented and experienced Category Manager to become part of our European Strategic Sourcing Team. Your role will involve developing and implementing a category strategy spanning multiple markets across Europe. As an International Category Manager, you will collaborate closely with both local and global stakeholders and ensure we source high-quality ingredients at the best costs. 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 like to learn more about you. What you’ll do Develop and implement a category strategy that aligns with our overall objectives and supply chain requirements. Identify, select, and manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors across various markets. Lead supplier negotiations to ensure the best possible terms and conditions. Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes and improving processes in different markets. Conduct make-or-buy analyses to ensure well-informed strategic sourcing decisions. Develop robust cost models using in-depth analysis, and monitor essential commodity prices to ensure we pay fair and accurate prices. Forecast future cost pricing utilising data,…