Vice President, Procurement-Sourcing

The Vice President of Procurement - Sourcing will be a key leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of ingredient and packaging sourcing for HelloFresh and its brands in the US. We are looking for an experienced and strategic sourcing leader who is interested in helping us grow our best-in-class food supply chain. The successful candidate will lead a team of sourcing professionals and technical specialists, and will work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, culinary, quality, and finance. We are looking for hands-on, data-driven talent with a focus on speed and agility. This person will play a major role in supporting the on-going success of HelloFresh and the evolution of our business.

You will…

• Manage the procurement P&L, developing our budget and managing the cost savings and product improvement roadmaps
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support HelloFresh's growth objectives, including identifying and evaluating new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships
• Cultivate our world-class sourcing team as we continue to expand and optimize all aspects of our supply chain to include strategic partnerships and insourcing opportunities
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including replenishment, operations, culinary, quality, and finance to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with business objectives and meet the needs of internal stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends and changes in the competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks, and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly
• Ensure that all sourcing activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, working collaboratively with them to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
• Develop and implement processes and tools to track supplier performance and manage supplier risk

At a minimum, you have...

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in food/packaging sourcing or procurement, with at least 7 years in a leadership role with a national consumer product business or e-commerce company
• Deep knowledge of best practice procurement methodology, including RFPs, clean sheet cost modeling, total cost of ownership, root cause problem solving, and supplier evaluation / qualification processes
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and innovation
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Extremely strong analytical skills with a passion for using data to develop innovative, effective solutions to address business needs. Ability to execute deep dives to eliminate problems at their source
• Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams

You'll get...

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
• Snacks, cold brew on tap & monthly catered lunches
• Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company