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Procurement Buyer (m/f/x)

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HelloFresh

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics

AI generated summary

  • You should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a related bachelor’s degree, flexibility for varied hours, stress resilience, a proactive mindset, and fluency in German with English proficiency.
  • You will place purchase orders, analyze data, manage waste, coordinate inventory, ensure timely deliveries, improve processes, resolve supplier issues, and evaluate supplier performance.

Requirements

  • At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Flexibility for occasional weekend and evening work
  • Stress resilience and a hands-on approach
  • A proactive, data-driven, and result-oriented mindset
  • Strong communication skills with fluency in German and proficiency in English

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for purchase order placement for a variety of different products required for our meal production, at the correct price and quantity
  • Analyze purchasing data to ensure accuracy of information, purchasing procedures and identify any discrepancies
  • Lead waste management - striving towards zero waste, this involves avoiding over-ordering, minimizing product waste and closely monitoring of inventory
  • Be the POC for inventory-related questions across production, procurement, intra-logistics, and FSQA - ensuring timely communication and adequate stock for smooth production
  • Collaborate with HelloFresh distribution centers, co-manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and meet demand requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts by recommending changes, testing new processes, and implementing updates
  • Resolve any unforeseen supplier issues quickly and professionally, keeping operations on track
  • Proactively escalate issues to the right stakeholders to minimize customer impact
  • Evaluating supplier performance and being responsible for On Time, In Full and In Quality product delivery

FAQs

What is the role of a Procurement Buyer at Factor?

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for purchase order placement, analyzing purchasing data, managing waste, ensuring timely deliveries, and driving continuous improvement efforts within the supply chain operations.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The role requires at least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.

Is it necessary to have a specific degree for this role?

Yes, a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field is required.

What language skills are necessary for this position?

Fluency in German and proficiency in English are required for effective communication in this role.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we offer development opportunities, internal training, and an annual budget for learning and development.

Is flexibility in work hours expected?

Yes, candidates should be flexible for occasional weekend and evening work.

What is the workplace environment like at Factor?

The workplace is modern and comfortable, with a diverse team in Verden, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Is there a focus on sustainability in the Procurement Buyer role?

Yes, the role emphasizes waste management and striving towards zero waste by minimizing over-ordering and closely monitoring inventory.

What additional benefits are offered to employees?

Employees enjoy discounts on Factor and HelloFresh boxes, a competitive salary, a company pension scheme, social events, discounted fitness offers, wellbeing initiatives, and a monthly transport budget.

How does the Procurement Buyer interact with suppliers?

The Procurement Buyer collaborates with suppliers, internal teams from diverse backgrounds, and evaluates supplier performance to ensure timely and quality product delivery.

We change the way people eat forever.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever! From our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub Berlin, we’re evolving from the world’s leading meal kit company to the world's leading food solutions group. We delivered 243.3 million meals and reached 7.5 million active customers around the world in Q3 2022. HelloFresh Group consists of six brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Every ingredient needed for our meals are carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day. Making a meal a delicious achievement - not just fuel for your day - takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry. Our more than 21,000 high-performing and ambitious employees across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney and Toronto to Milan enjoy a number of benefits including flexible working arrangements, discounts on our boxes, health and well-being and learning and development programs.

Culture & Values

  • Speed and Agility

    We make quick but informed decisions, we iterate and move faster than everybody else. We get things done here.

  • Data Drivenness

    We are data-driven because data is our vehicle to learn and to make decisions based on fact rather than gut-feeling.​​​​

  • Learning Never Stops

    We value those with a mindset that learning never stops, who always seek to better themselves and those around them, on both small and large scale.

  • Egoless Environment

    We operate in an egoless environment, where we want you to speak up and challenge the status quo.​​​

  • Relentless Prioritisation

    We stay laser focused and prioritise even if there are 100 things that require our attention.

  • Customer Centricity

    Whether we are designing new products or engaging with customers, we strive to keep their needs and interests at the forefront of everything that we do.​​​​​

  • Long-Term Orientation

    We build for the long-term. We move with speed and agility today to create a scalable and sustainable organization for tomorrow.