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About the Role

As the International Category Manager for Fresh Produce (PHF), you will drive the 2026+ "Refresh" strategy by owning end-to-end sourcing execution for a designated sub-category of fresh produce. You will ensure menu scaling and deliver unmatched freshness, variety, and value to customers, leveraging data to execute flawlessly, assure supply, and bring innovation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through rigorous cost modeling and static pricing accuracy.
• Champion New Ingredient Development (NID) at the sub-category level.
• Support supply chain transformation by onboarding and scaling Direct-to-Grower models.
• Utilize central cross-docking platforms to accelerate speed-to-market.
• Foster transparent, collaborative relationships with external suppliers.
• Work with FSQA and SCO to ensure seamless quality and operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of seasonality planning.
• Manage shoulder-season risks and proactively mitigate agricultural and climate-related disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance against key KPIs (Quality, OTIF, Cost) and lead review meetings.
• Maintain accurate market data and systems information (e.g., Coupa).
• Act as the first point of escalation for severe supply or quality issues.
• Work urgently with SCO and suppliers to prevent negative customer impact.
• Demonstrate a relentless thirst for knowledge about the agricultural landscape.
• Collaborate actively across the PHF matrix.
• Cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety as well as others.
• Report incidents immediately and raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally within fresh produce, FMCG, or grocery retail.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Ability to build robust cost models and make decisions based on complex data.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, highly operational environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Independent right to work in the UK.
• Cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters.
• Responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake.
• Must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be processed.
• Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.
• If a current HelloFresh employee, must have discussed application with Line Manager.

Skills

• Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
• Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Cost modeling
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Cross-functional influence
• Agility
• Resilience

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

About the Company

• HelloFresh is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment.