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
