Sr. Category Manager - Indirect Procurement CapEx (all genders)
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and end-to-end CapEx procurement for capital investments in machinery, automated lines, MHE, and facility build-outs across HelloFresh's European production sites.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement - CapEx)
Builds
Capital equipment and facility projects for food production and logistics
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Industrial Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (capital equipment & facility projects)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling, investment scenario analysis, supplier portfolio management, Early Supplier Involvement (ESI), contract negotiation, market mapping, financial modelling
Preferred skills
Engineering degree or technical background, experience with production machinery/automated systems/conveyors, multi-market sourcing experience, German or French language proficiency
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end CapEx sourcing including supplier market mapping, RFx execution, negotiation, and contract award; Develop multi-year CapEx category strategy; Lead TCO modelling and investment scenario analysis with Engineering and Finance; Drive Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) to influence specs and design-to-cost; Build and manage supplier portfolio across European markets; Partner with Project Management and Site Operations from inception through commissioning; Monitor equipment markets, supplier landscape, and technology trends relevant to food production and logistics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC