11 Aug
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HelloFresh
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Toronto
11 Aug
HelloFresh
Toronto
About the Team We are seeking an experienced sourcing manager to join our Procurement team as a Strategy Manager, Grocery. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and you will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development. You will have key responsibilities over SKU ideation and onboarding, vendor selection and relationships, price negotiations and contract management, budgetary planning and continuously improving our end-to-end sourcing process. 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. Responsibilities Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop and optimize our supply network. Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for a selection of categories that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationshipswith our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to ensure that we hit our targeted budget Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices Develop a culture of continuous improvement,
both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices 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 All other duties, as assigned What We're Looking For 3-5 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 preferred or equivalent relevant experience 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 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 recent 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 Why You’ll Love It Here Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box. Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships. Vacation & PTO - Generous vacation and PTO for work-life balance. Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents. Growth & Development - Career progression support and organization-wide L&D fund. Work Hard & Have Fun - Team socials and company events. Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - ERGs and DEI commitments. Food Puns - Fun team culture and creative meeting spaces. Flexible Hybrid Approach We offer Flexible Hybrid work to balance in-office and remote collaboration. Minimum 2 days in office per week, with most teams in office 2-3 days a week. Working Conditions It’s possible you may be exposed to common allergens in our facilities. If you have any concerns about exposure to specific ingredients, please disclose during the hiring process. Interested in joining the HelloFresh team? Apply today. Toronto, ON Pay Range $85,000—$95,000 CAD #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Strategy Manager, Grocery - C$85,000 - C$95,000 A Year (Toronto)
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