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Overview We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Procurement Leadership team as Director of Procurement - Packaging Sourcing & Engineering for North America. This person will partner with the VP of Procurement to cultivate a high performing organization and will lead our packaging sourcing and packaging engineering teams. You will be responsible for end-to-end packaging execution across HelloFresh brands; driving sourcing strategy, design innovation, quality and product testing and evaluation. The Director will have the opportunity to build new functions and manage established teams as we grow our volume and product range. This position is eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan. Responsibilities Serve as a key member of the Procurement Leadership team. Grow a high performing team, providing leadership, coaching and developmental support to Associate Directors & Strategy Managers of packaging sourcing and packaging engineering. Cultivate a strong team culture aligned with HelloFreshs core values and drive sourcing and technical best practices throughout the organization. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop a sourcing and product innovation roadmap that supports company goals. Set and oversee achievement of OKRs on cost, growth and innovation, risk management, supplier performance, and team development and enablement. Build and drive annual budgets and savings initiatives with Finance, specifically related to Packaging spend. Communicate monthly category performance to the Senior Leadership team. Lead the packaging engineering team to drive continuous improvement in packaging quality and design, and to promote best practices in product evaluation and testing. Scale the supplier network and manage capacity to meet HelloFreshs multi-brand growth strategy. Partner cross-functionally with supplier networks to identify and deliver opportunities to improve customer experience through product optimization and new product development. You are A packaging procurement leader with an appetite for building scalable teams and enabling innovative, high-quality 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 applying that mentality to their team A strong leader with a proven track record of managing large and diverse teams Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a methodical approach to work A self-starter who is highly motivated and eager to take on new projects Agile and comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments; willing to get into the details where needed A strong communicator who can clearly convey complex solutions cross-functionally and to upper management You have 15 years of experience in Procurement, with relevant experience in the packaging industry A degree in Supply Chain Management, Packaging Engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred Packaging sourcing, manufacturing, engineering or design experience is preferred Hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics with skills in negotiation, supplier management, cost control & quality improvement Flexibility to travel up to 30% Fluent in Google Suite applications Youll get Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week: 75% off HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits; 50% off weekly Factor meal box Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited Headspace access, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships Vacation & PTO - Generous vacation and PTO for work-life balance Family Benefits - Parental leave top-up program Growth & Development - Employee development opportunities and an organization-wide L&D fund Work Hard & Have Fun - Team socials and company events Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - ERGs and DEI programs Food Puns - Fun, light-hearted perks and themed meeting room names This job description provides a general overview of responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign tasks as needed to meet changing business needs and operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr