We are currently seeking an experienced leader to join our Procurement Leadership team as Senior Director of Procurement - Packaging Sourcing & Engineering.  This person will partner with the VP of Procurement in cultivating a high performing organization, and will be responsible for leading our packaging sourcing and packaging engineering teams. You will be responsible for driving sourcing strategy, design innovation, and product testing and evaluation. The Sr. Director will have the opportunity to both build new functions and manage our established teams as we continue to grow and scale our volume and product range. 

You will... 

• Serve as key member of the Procurement Leadership team
• Grow a high performing team, providing leadership, coaching and developmental support to Directors and Associate Directors of packaging sourcing and packaging engineering
• Cultivate a strong team culture consistent with HelloFresh’s core values and drive sourcing and technical best practices throughout your organization. 
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop a sourcing and product innovation roadmap that supports company goals. Set and oversee the achievement of OKRs on cost, growth and innovation, risk management, supplier performance, and team development and enablement.
• Work closely with our packaging engineering team to drive continuous improvement in packaging quality and design, and drive best practices in product evaluation and testing.
• Continue to scale our supplier network and manage capacity to meet the demand of HelloFresh’s multi-brand growth strategy.
• Partner cross functionally and work closely with our supplier network to identify and deliver on opportunities to drive improved customer experience through both existing product optimization and new product development.

You are…

• A packaging procurement leader with an appetite for building scalable teams and enabling innovative products
• An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations 
• A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
• Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their team
• A strong leader with a proven track record of managing large and diverse teams
• Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all 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 willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
• A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management

You have...

• 15 years of experience in Procurement or other relevant functions, with relevant experience in the packaging industry
• A degree in engineering or a related field
• Packaging manufacturing or design experience is preferred
• Flexibility to travel (up to 25%)
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• 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
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for 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

Position is eligible to participate, contingent on Supervisory Board Approval, in HelloFresh's equity program.

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.