JOB DESCRIPTION At HelloFresh we love food and our mission is to change the way people eat forever.
That change comes conveniently packaged in a box - a HelloFresh Box filled with the best fresh ingredients.
With our meal boxes with easy to cook recipes and fresh ingredients we are driving change in the quickly evolving food industry.HelloFresh Italia is part of a large group founded in Berlin in 2011: we are the world's leading meal kit provider delivering in 18 countries across 4 continents with a revenue of € billions in 2023.
We entered the Italian market in October 2021 with an innovative data-driven supply chain and a significant sustainability focus.
Mid-term we have great ambitions to grow into a leading food organization in Italy impeccably delivering tailored everyday eating options our customers are excited about.The roleAs a Procurement Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring a successful and efficient Supply Chain, leading continuous improvement projects across Operations Teams, both on Supply Chain and Secondary packaging topics.
You will also be the owner of the Packaging P&L.You will lead and manage a team of two Procurement Buyers, providing guidance on operational excellence principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leaders is fundamental to aligning and integrating Supply Chain continuous improvement efforts.The role also focuses on cost reduction initiatives, from Supply Planning, to Waste, to Packaging assortment and configuration, ensuring to meet cost targets and quality standards.
The Manager will identify and mitigate Supply Chain risks, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain processes and strong background in project management and/ or Procurement and Supply Chain consulting environments.What you'll doDefine and lead implementation of strategic cost reduction and transformation projects across the Supply Chain, with a focus on Procurement, to increase customer and business value.
Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, outcomes, and impact to senior management and other stakeholdersEngage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels to gain buy-in and support for continuous improvement initiativesLead Supply Chain process, systems and tools reviews and hold accountable for meeting HelloFresh OpEx and Packaging targets.
Use benchmarking and best practice exchange where available to maximize existing market and business knowledgeMeasure, analyze and report on supplier performance, packaging cost and purchasing data through targeted KPIs Coordinate solutions of any unforeseen problems with suppliers, ensuring no customer is impacted.
Proactively run a root cause analysisSet quarterly Team OKRs in view of the Company business strategy and the Supply Chain and Packaging one, which you createManage a team of two buyersWhat you'll bringDegree in Engineering or Business 3+ years of experience within Procurement, Supply Chain management and/or Continuous Improvement in Operations or in a top-tier consulting company complemented by international multi-project management in a fast-paced environment gained in consumer driven industriesSolid competency in data analysis, lean methods, problem solving techniques, root cause analysis, and structuring of complex improvement projectsSuperior analytical skills and operational modeling capabilities connected to strategic thinkingDemonstrated ability to enforce metrics that drive efficiency, measure performance and reduce costs, combined with a good sense of hands on mentalitySix sigma green belt or similar qualifications are a plus Proficiency in both English and Italian What we offerThe chance to have a serious impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase on the Italian marketA vibrant international environment with mission-driven colleaguesSmart-working opportunity for up to 50% of your timeBenefit from our selection of employee perks Significant reduction on your HelloFresh boxesMeal vouchersAccess to FitPrime Smart (online sport platform with more than 1000 videos on demand and 300 live videos of yoga pilates cardio toning and meditation)Welfare credit after two years in the companyHigh-end tech equipmentMonthly social events & bi-annual company partiesFree drinks snacks and fruits in our vibrant and recently renovated office in Milan Are you up for the challenge?Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.
