Job Description
Join our international Strategic Procurement team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fresh produce sourcing across more than 7 European markets. This role sits at the intersection of strategic vision and operational execution—perfect for a results-driven professional who thrives on turning big ideas into actionable outcomes.
As International Category Manager – Fresh Produce, you’ll lead and execute our sourcing strategy, build a high-performing supplier network, and drive cost efficiencies—while ensuring product quality and sustainability standards are upheld across regions.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Design and implement an international sourcing strategy for your categories aligned with our global objectives
- Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and strategic negotiations to secure optimal terms and long-term partnerships
- Drive supplier development initiatives and cross-border collaboration to enhance quality, consistency, and innovation
- Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities through volume leverage, improved processes, and market insights
- Champion procurement best practices and scalable frameworks across regional teams
- Build and sustain strong supplier relationships grounded in trust, performance, and mutual growth
- Define and track KPIs to monitor performance and support data-driven decision-making
- Engage & influence your key stakeholders across European markets to enable your strategies to be successfully implemented
Who You Are:
We’re looking for a strategic executor—someone who can zoom out to shape the bigger picture and zoom in to get things done.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Agricultural Science, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, category management, or sourcing—ideally in fresh food or FMCG; consulting backgrounds also welcome
- Proven success in supplier negotiation and delivering measurable results
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic actions
- A proactive mindset with a bias for action—you spot opportunities and run with them
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence across cultures and functions
- Experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments with competing priorities
- Willingness to travel up to 20% for supplier development and market visits
- Fluency in English; other languages are a plus
What you will get in return:
● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office! (London site only)
● Nursery support scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance
Location: The HelloFresh Farm, 60 Worship Street, EC2A 2EZ, London / DC Site(s)
Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you’re applying for, please consult with your recruiter.
Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.
You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.
If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.
