Senior Indirect Procurement Category Manager - Marketing (All genders)

HelloFresh Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Berlin Senior General Marketing

Senior General Marketing role at HelloFresh. Berlin.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll run marketing sourcing from supplier mapping through RFx, negotiation, and contract award
You'll develop marketing category strategies that support business goals
You'll create and deliver a sourcing roadmap with HQ and regional stakeholders to generate savings and procurement value
You'll strengthen the supplier portfolio across HelloFresh markets and partner with senior Marketing stakeholders
You'll lead improvements to procurement processes and tools

What you bring

You have at least four to five years in marketing procurement or marketing with a commercial focus
You bring deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management
You analyze carefully, work independently, and resolve problems without waiting for direction
You communicate well in writing and verbally, including through senior-level presentations and reports
You build trust with business partners and speak fluent Business English

Who this fits

This role suits a proactive, confident, entrepreneurial procurement professional who handles prioritization, data, and stakeholder relationships well. You’ll work with global and regional stakeholders across HelloFresh markets in a fast-moving entrepreneurial setting. The role is based in Berlin and offers hybrid working.

From the employer

The role

The (Senior) Category Manager Marketing will be responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing and contracting at HelloFresh for Marketing across different marketing categories, which may include: Offline Media, Online Media, Influencer Marketing, Sponsorships, Retail Media, etc. The goal is to collaborate seamlessly with Global and regional stakeholders and major suppliers in all HelloFresh markets and help them to navigate the procurement landscape. In addition, the role will be supporting initiatives targeted to increase the maturity level of Indirect Procurement’s processes and systems landscape. As part of the Marketing Procurement team the position will report to the respective lead based in Berlin.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, confident, proactive and high-spirited Procurement professional with a strength for prioritisation, data handling and great stakeholder management. Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What you’ll do

Own end-to-end Marketing sourcing: supplier market mapping, RFx execution, negotiation, and contract award for high-value projects
Develop category strategies for different marketing categories, in alignment with the business’ goals
Create, align and execute a sourcing roadmap with key stakeholders in the HQ and the regional markets to deliver P&L savings and overall procurement value
Develop and optimize the supplier portfolio across Hello Fresh’s markets
Cultivate and manage close relationships with (senior) business partners within Marketing to support their objectives and the company growth agenda
Lead the implementation of best-in-class procurement processes and tools

What you’ll bring

Minimum 4-5 years experience in Marketing procurement or in Marketing with a commercial focus
Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, and supplier management
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and drive to working independently
Proven track record of taking ownership: identifying problems early and driving resolution independently, without waiting to be directed
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations and reports for senior audience
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners at different levels
Able to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Fluent Business English

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

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?

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