Manager, Procurement Strategy, Protein
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The Category Manager, Protein will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development. You will oversee the management and optimization of our Protein supply chain, own and develop our vendor relationships, lead initiatives to improve our ingredient quality, and continuously improve our end-to-end sourcing processes. As part of the Procurement team, you will play a key role in helping us deliver the best possible value to our customers.
Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for
Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for our protein category that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices Partner with our culinary team to prioritize and develop new products that deliver immediate and sustained benefit to the company and our customers Develop and mentor a team of indirect reports Be the subject matter expert in all things related to protein procurement All other duties as assigned Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline 5+ years of related work experience, with supply chain, operations, management consulting or strategic sourcing background Strong knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes Experience leading and developing a team of direct and indirect reports Analytical and a problem-solving expertise, using data to drive decisions. Strong Excel skills are a must! The ability to influence, build and effectively communicate a strategic plan to stakeholders at all levels - ie. from buyers to the CEO Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex problems Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here: Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box. Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered
Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents. Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund. Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun! Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts. Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!
Working Conditions
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process. If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you! HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team. This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position. #JD1003 Toronto, ON Pay Range $87,000—$97,000 CAD
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About HelloFresh
HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!
From our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub Berlin, we’re evolving from the world’s leading meal kit company to the world's leading food solutions group. We delivered 243.3 million meals and reached 7.5 million active customers around the world in Q3 2022.
HelloFresh Group consists of six brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Every ingredient needed for our meals are carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day.
Making a meal a delicious achievement - not just fuel for your day - takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry.
Our more than 21,000 high-performing and ambitious employees across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney and Toronto to Milan enjoy a number of benefits including flexible working arrangements, discounts on our boxes, health and well-being and learning and development programs.
We’re always looking for quality ingredients to perfect our recipe, so join us now! https://www.hellofresh.com/careers/locations
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Manager, Procurement Strategy, Protein
Top Benefits
About the role
S'more about the team
The Category Manager, Protein will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development. You will oversee the management and optimization of our Protein supply chain, own and develop our vendor relationships, lead initiatives to improve our ingredient quality, and continuously improve our end-to-end sourcing processes. As part of the Procurement team, you will play a key role in helping us deliver the best possible value to our customers.
Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for
Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for our protein category that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices Partner with our culinary team to prioritize and develop new products that deliver immediate and sustained benefit to the company and our customers Develop and mentor a team of indirect reports Be the subject matter expert in all things related to protein procurement All other duties as assigned Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline 5+ years of related work experience, with supply chain, operations, management consulting or strategic sourcing background Strong knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes Experience leading and developing a team of direct and indirect reports Analytical and a problem-solving expertise, using data to drive decisions. Strong Excel skills are a must! The ability to influence, build and effectively communicate a strategic plan to stakeholders at all levels - ie. from buyers to the CEO Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex problems Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here: Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box. Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered
Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents. Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund. Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun! Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts. Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!
Working Conditions
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process. If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you! HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team. This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position. #JD1003 Toronto, ON Pay Range $87,000—$97,000 CAD
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Procurement Strategy, Protein jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About HelloFresh
HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!
From our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub Berlin, we’re evolving from the world’s leading meal kit company to the world's leading food solutions group. We delivered 243.3 million meals and reached 7.5 million active customers around the world in Q3 2022.
HelloFresh Group consists of six brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Every ingredient needed for our meals are carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day.
Making a meal a delicious achievement - not just fuel for your day - takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry.
Our more than 21,000 high-performing and ambitious employees across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney and Toronto to Milan enjoy a number of benefits including flexible working arrangements, discounts on our boxes, health and well-being and learning and development programs.
We’re always looking for quality ingredients to perfect our recipe, so join us now! https://www.hellofresh.com/careers/locations