Junior Category Manager

About the role: What’s in the Box You will join our European Strategic Sourcing Team, which buys the ingredients and products behind millions of HelloFresh meals across multiple markets. Our ambitious team is growing and we have several junior roles open within the Procurement team, each with its own focus. You don’t need to pick a specific position upfront. During the process, we’ll get to know your strengths and interests and discuss together where you’d fit best. Whichever role you take, you’ll learn how international procurement works from start to finish and help make sure our customers get high-quality products at the right cost, every week. Please note: For junior positions, we are unable to offer visa or work permit sponsorship, either now or in the future. To be considered, you must already have the legal right to work in your preferred location. What you’ll do: The Recipe Support procurement strategies and plans across our European markets, working closely with experienced colleagues in the team. Analyse supplier offers, cost data and market prices to build cost models and spot savings opportunities. Monitor market trends and supply risks, using data and Generative AI tools to support pricing forecasts and decisions. Identify and assess suppliers, prepare negotiations and take ownership of selected suppliers as you gain experience. Collaborate with product, culinary, food safety and quality, and operations teams to bring new products to our customers on time. Contri