
Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement CapEx
Description
HelloFresh is seeking a hands-on Capital Expenditure (CapEx) procurement expert to lead strategic sourcing for capital investments across European production sites, including machinery, automated lines, material handling equipment, and facility build-outs. The role involves working closely with Engineering and Operations from specification to handover, owning multi-million euro decisions, and reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, entrepreneurial procurement professional with strong data processing, optimization, and stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating ambiguity. This position offers a dynamic environment within one of Europe's fastest-growing tech companies, with a hybrid working model and relocation support for Berlin.
Requirements
- 6+ years in procurement, with at least 3-4 years of dedicated CapEx category ownership
- Proven track record sourcing capital equipment: production machinery, automated systems, conveyors/MHE, or equivalent industrial CapEx
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical background strongly preferred
- Experience managing large-scale sourcing across multiple European markets
- Fluent in English; German and/or French is a meaningful advantage
- Strong TCO and financial modelling skills; able to build business cases alongside Engineering and Finance
- Able to travel to production sites across Europe if necessary
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
German
C1 · AdvancedA1A2B1B2C1C2
French
C1 · AdvancedA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Initially we offer 2 years contract
Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities
Competitive compensation package with perks like a HelloFresh-subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model
Exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals
Annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy
Mental health support, transportation perks, working-parent-friendly benefits, 24/7 gym access, wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, and sabbatical leave options
📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
ℹ️
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
🏥
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
🏞️
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
💰
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
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HelloFresh SE is the world's leading meal kit company, delivering pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to customers in 18 countries. Founded in Berlin in 2011, it is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Relocation support provided
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