Associate Director, Grocery Strategy

The role

This person will shape and execute grocery procurement strategy across multiple categories. They will lead a team of sourcing professionals to ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost efficiency.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of category managers and sourcing professionals
• Build and nurture strategic supplier relationships
• Drive contract negotiations and cost reduction initiatives
• Own and manage the grocery procurement budget
• Monitor macro trends and develop risk management strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement Operations, FSQA, Culinary, and Brand leadership
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support new product launches and process improvement
• Develop and track key performance indicators
• Lead Business Reviews with key suppliers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and driving cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost savings delivery, and strategic sourcing execution

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Experience in Grocery, Ingredients Manufacturing or CPG

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO
• flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups

About the company

HelloFresh is a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain.