We are seeking a Strategy Manager to join our Produce Strategy team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a selection of categories through all parts of the supply chain across all of our US brands. You have key responsibilities over SKU ideation, vendor selection, price negotiations, and quarterly/annual budgetary planning for your set of categories. 

You will be responsible for: 

Strategic Sourcing

Develop and present category strategy plans pertaining to each category in your portfolio comprising capacity, quality, pricing, and customer offering Lead and execute sourcing activities or Request for Proposals for assigned categories Successfully negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcome for the company that drives value for both our supply chain and customers Manage all contracts and projects with suppliers,  including all pre- and post-award contracting functions, inventory management strategy, and team coordination with internal stakeholders (ie: Ops, Legal, Finance, Product Validation etc.) Negotiate Master Services Agreements and liaise with the in-house counsel to ensure contracts are executed in a timely manner  Build a robust supply chain to reduce the risk of disruption and, ultimately, reduce spend

Budget Ownership

Own the budget and financial management of your respective categories - This includes but not limited to: yearly budget, cost savings roadmap and financial waste metrics

Collaboration and Communication

Own tasks/responsibilities for Procurement throughout the supply chain with clear communication, documentation, and cross-functional team leadership  Support the integration of Factor operations with our other verticals  Collaborate with the Menu Planning team to approve weekly menus, set parameters for SKU usage, and influence overall menu architecture and product strategy  Work cross functionally with interdepartmental stakeholders to develop new products (ie: Culinary, Product, Product Validation, Suppliers and Ingredient Excellence teams etc.)  Take point on continuous improvement initiatives + stretch projects 

You are…

Someone with a clear understanding of procurement sourcing best practices An expert negotiator as this role will handle 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 Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skill A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you’re eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover A team player- You have experience working effectively in teams and prioritize collective goals over personal accolades  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  At a minimum, you have... Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar)  5+ years of experience as a procurement/sourcing lead, with relevant experience in Food, Agriculture, or the CPG Industry  Strong People Leadership skills with experience in leading and managing teams or relevant experience  Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process/methodologies and an ability to read and interpret commercial contract language Flexibility to travel (up to 25%) Flexibility to work weekends when required (2-3 times per quarter) Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

You’ll get…

Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation  Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy  $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans  75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)    Snacks, cold brew on tap & monthly catered lunches  Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups  Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company  

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.

New York Pay Range$116,600—$131,200 USD