Senior Category Manager Indirect Procurement CapEx

Senior Category Manager Indirect Procurement CapEx
4lu44n1n37w012k
Berlin, Germany
Full Time - No Remote

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on CapEx procurement expert to lead strategic sourcing for capital investments across HelloFresh's European production sites. This role involves end-to-end management of high-value capital projects from supplier market mapping and RFx execution through negotiation, contract award, and post-award monitoring. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing multi-year category strategies, driving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, and managing the supplier portfolio across HelloFresh's markets.

Core Duties

• 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 (TCO) modeling 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 HelloFresh'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 competitive intelligence to inform strategic sourcing decisions

Qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimisation & reporting. The ideal candidate should have excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, attention to detail, and experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

Why Join 4lu44n1n37w012k

Join a dynamic team at 4lu44n1n37w012k where you can make a significant impact on the company's growth through your expertise in CapEx procurement. As part of our Indirect Procurement team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and optimize investment decisions for HelloFresh's European production sites.

How to Apply

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