Category Manager - Primary Packaging (f/m/x)

The role: What's in the Box

At HelloFresh, packaging is more than functional. It's part of how our customers experience every box we send. Our Packaging team is entering an exciting new phase, expanding its remit to look closely at the packaging surrounding our ingredients.

As Category Manager for Primary Packaging, you will report to the Director of Packaging and play a pioneering role in shaping a new category from the ground up. You'll work closely with our packaging design team on the broader redesign of our ingredient packaging across Europe, helping define both the strategy and the day-to-day of a brand-new function. If you enjoy building structure out of ambiguity and want ownership over something with real, visible impact, this role offers exactly that.

What you’ll do: The Recipe

Map the current landscape of primary packaging across our European markets, building visibility that doesn't yet exist

Source and develop a network of primary packaging suppliers, taking ownership of vendor selection, specifications, and ongoing relationships

Consolidate spend category by category, moving toward well-negotiated, transparent supplier partnerships

Collaborate with our packaging design team to elevate the look and feel of our ingredient packaging

Navigate varying packaging legislation across markets, working with stakeholders to find solutions that scale where possible

Partner cross-functionally with ingredient suppliers, category managers, and internal teams to align on packaging strategy and priorities

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field and level

2-4 years of experience in strategic procurement, supply chain, or consulting

A track record of building something new, with comfort working without an established process to follow

Strong prioritization skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Curiosity and a willingness to deep-dive int