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Senior Category Manager Indirect Procurement CapEx (All genders) at Alumni Network Job Board

Senior Category Manager Indirect Procurement CapEx (All genders)

Alumni Network Job Board · Berlin, DE

3 weeks ago

Senior Category Manager Indirect Procurement CapEx (All genders)

Alumni Network Job Board · Berlin, DE

22 days ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on CapEx procurement expert to lead strategic sourcing for capital investments across HelloFresh's European production sites, including machinery, automated lines, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and facility build-outs. This role involves close collaboration with Engineering and Operations on multi-million euro decisions and reports to the Director Indirect Procurement. The ideal candidate is ambitious, data-driven, detail-oriented, and possesses strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end CapEx sourcing: supplier market mapping, RFx execution, negotiation, and contract award for high-value capital projects
  • Develop a multi-year CapEx category strategy covering production machinery, conveyors & MHE, cold storage, and building fit-outs
  • Lead Total Cost of Ownership modelling and investment scenario analysis with Engineering and Finance
  • Drive Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) to influence specs and design-to-cost outcomes before projects are locked
  • Build and manage the supplier portfolio across Hello Fresh’s markets: qualification, performance tracking, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with Project Management and Site Operations from inception through commissioning
  • Monitor equipment markets, supplier landscape, and technology trends relevant to food production and logistics
  • Support broader Procurement Ops team in MRO, Facilities Management, Utilities, etc. projects, if necessary

Requirements

  • 6+ years in procurement, with at least 3–4 years of dedicated CapEx category ownership
  • Proven track record sourcing capital equipment: production machinery, automated systems, conveyors/MHE, or equivalent industrial CapEx
  • Experience managing large-scale sourcing across multiple European markets
  • Fluent in English
  • Able to travel to production sites across Europe if necessary
  • Submit complete application including salary expectations and earliest starting date

Skills

  • Data processing
  • Optimisation
  • Reporting
  • Navigating ambiguity
  • Attention to detail
  • Stakeholder management
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling
  • Financial modelling

Location

  • Europe

Work Type

  • Hybrid working model

Experience Level

  • 6+ years in procurement
  • 3-4 years dedicated CapEx category ownership

Education Level

  • Engineering degree or equivalent technical background strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive compensation package

Benefits

  • HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme
  • Berlin relocation support
  • Discounts on weekly HelloFresh box
  • Office meal discounts
  • Annual learning & development budget
  • German language learning budget
  • Access to the HelloFresh Academy
  • Mental health support
  • Transportation perks
  • Working-parent-friendly benefits
  • 24/7 gym access
  • Wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill
  • Sabbatical leave options

About the Company

  • One of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.
  • A diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.

Equal Opportunity

  • Committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.
  • If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com. APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com United States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com Canada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com