Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging

New York, NY, United StatesFull-time$116,600–$116,6002026-09-11 → 2026-10-13

Core

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging categories to optimize cost structure, quality, and supply chain reliability while supporting new product development.

Role type

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Builds

Packaging supply network and SKU portfolio

Domain

Food & Beverage / Strategic Procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, budget planning, data analysis, project management, SKU ideation, quality specification management (via careerplan.io/jobs/8110086-category-manager-strategic-sourcing-packaging-at-hellofresh)

Preferred skills

Packaging sourcing experience, management consulting background

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Sheets)

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize supply network for assigned categories; Manage cost savings initiatives and targeted budgets; Onboard new vendors and SKUs; Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance; Drive continuous improvement through data-driven reporting; Collaborate on execution plans for contract compliance.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

About HelloFresh

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Even after celebrating our 10-year anniversary, we continue to see this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy and sustainable options. The