Sr. Category Manager - Indirect Procurement CapEx (all genders)

The role

We need a hands-on CapEx procurement expert, not a generalist. You'll lead strategic sourcing for capital investments across HelloFresh's European production sites: machinery, automated lines, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and facility build-outs. You'll be embedded with Engineering and Operations from spec to handover, owning multi-million euro decisions. This role reports to the Director Indirect Procurement.

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting, ability to navigate ambiguity, attention to detail and great stakeholder management ability.

What you’ll do

• Own end-to-end CapEx sourcing: supplier market mapping, RFx execution, negotiation, and contract award for high-value capital projects
• Develop a multi-year CapEx category strategy covering production machinery, conveyors & MHE, cold storage, and building fit-outs
• Lead Total Cost of Ownership modelling and investment scenario analysis with Engineering and Finance
• Drive Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) to influence specs and design-to-cost outcomes before projects are locked
• Build and manage the supplier portfolio across Hello Fresh’s markets: qualification, performance tracking, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Project Management and Site Operations from inception through commissioning — not just at the buying stage
• Monitor equipment markets, supplier landscape, and technology trends relevant to food production and logistics
• Support broader Procurement Ops team, if necessary, in MRO, Facilities Management, Utilities, etc. projects.

What you’ll bring

• 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: you need to speak your stakeholders' language
• 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 travel to production sites across Europe if necessary.

What we offer

• Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.
• Initially we offer 2 years contract.
• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!
• Are you up for the challenge?
• Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.
• After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.