Associate Manager, New Concepts (Product Development)

We are seeking an experienced sourcing professional to join our Procurement team as a Associate Manager, New Concepts. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a selection of categories through all parts of the supply chain. You will have key responsibilities over new SKU onboarding, vendor relationships, and operations and forecasting planning. 

In this role, you will help drive the strategy and framework for how the business interacts with its supplier base and have a direct stake in affecting bottom line profitability.

You will…

• Manage weekly operations and relationships with strategic sourcing partners in assigned categories
• Deliver to cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process and weekly ops execution
• Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience 
• Proactively manage quality specifications and potential issues that might impact ingredient standards
• Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set execution plans and develop best practices for tracking contract compliance by our vendors

You are… 

• Data-driven – You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
• Intellectually curious – You have an insatiable desire to understand how and why things work, identify data-driven insights, and consistently challenge the status quo
• Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate a methodical approach to your work
• A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate. You’re eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
• Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously
• A critical thinker – You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
• An excellent communicator – You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences
• Collaborative - You are prepared to work collaboratively across many different HelloFresh teams and functions
• A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skills 

You have…

• 1-3 years of relevant experience working with relevant industries in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing functions; or working in operations strategy focused management consulting 
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant area of study
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Powerpoint) and Google Suite applications (especially Google sheets)
• Experience successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.