HelloFresh · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, Center of Excellence (CoE) Lead, Indirect Procurement
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expHelloFresh is a company focused on disrupting the traditional food supply chain. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Center of Excellence (CoE) Lead for Indirect Procurement to define and execute the vision and operating model for the CoE, drive procurement excellence, and manage supplier relationships and risk. The role requires strategic leadership and expertise in procurement to build high-performing teams and sustainable operating models.
B2CDelivery ServiceFood and BeverageFood DeliverySubscription Service
Responsibilities
Partner with leadership to contribute to the long-term vision and execute the operating strategy for the Indirect Procurement CoE, aligned with overall business objectives
Define global procurement goals, including cost optimization, risk mitigation, innovation enablement, and supplier ESG
Establish and maintain global procurement policies, standards, and operating models; ensure consistent policy adherence
Mentor and develop a global team of procurement professionals and support capability building across the enterprise
Build governance models and forums to manage key procurement decisions, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement
Own the global Source-to-Contract (S2C) process, from strategic sourcing and negotiation to contract execution and management
Develop and manage frameworks to support cross-functional supplier collaboration, innovation pipelines, and supplier-enabled value
Enable the development of global and regional category management strategies through standardized toolkits, market intelligence, and negotiation frameworks
Develop and manage comprehensive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks, including supplier segmentation, performance management, and governance
Build frameworks to support cross-functional supplier collaboration and innovation pipelines
Build and maintain robust supply risk management frameworks for supplier compliance, financial health, operational dependency, and geopolitical risk
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal controls
Lead the development and execution of the ESG and Responsible Sourcing strategy for Indirect Procurement across EU, NA and ANZ
Ensure alignment with enterprise sustainability goals including emissions, circularity, ethical sourcing, and diversity
Support internal and external audits; lead remediation of procurement-related findings
Act as the global business owner for (indirect) procurement technology, ensuring that systems and tools enable strategic objectives
Represent Indirect Procurement in the company-wide digital transformation program through the strategic implementation of automation and predictive analytics
Define and implement comprehensive performance management frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards to drive data-driven decision-making
Own procurement master data governance, including the cleansing, structuring, and ongoing maintenance of supplier data for accurate reporting
Serve as a change agent to drive adoption of procurement processes, policies, and systems across the organization
Collaborate with senior stakeholders across HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations to embed procurement into enterprise workflows
Build strong internal relationships to position procurement as a strategic business partner
Develop and deploy a global procurement training and certification curriculum focused on category management, sourcing, and risk management
Build career paths, succession plans, and skill matrices to grow procurement talent within the function
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across regions and categories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., C.P.M., CPSM) preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect spend, preferably in food, CPG, or manufacturing sectors
Proven experience leading a global or regional Center of Excellence or Procurement Transformation function
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and risk management
Deep understanding of procurement systems, processes, and digital tools
Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage executive stakeholders and global teams
Track record of building high-performing teams and driving cultural and operational change
Preferred
Experience in a global or matrixed organization within the food & beverage, CPG, or manufacturing sector
Benefits
401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to 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
Company
HelloFresh
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that sends pre-portioned ingredients to users’ doorstep each week.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$367.46MKey Investors
Baillie GiffordRocket InternetInsight Partners
2017-11-02IPO
2016-12-20Series G· $88.32M
2015-09-17Series F· $85.64M
Leadership Team
Dominik Richter
CEO and Founder
Sebastien Tron
Vice President, Growth Opportunities
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