Buyer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

HelloFresh; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Headspace access

Learning & development opportunities

HelloFresh discount 70%

Job summary

HelloFresh in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Buyer to own the Grocery category, balancing speed, cost, and risk. You will collaborate with Strategic Procurement, Production, Menu Planning, Warehouse and Logistics teams to build smarter end-to-end buying processes and tools.

The role involves supply planning, supplier reviews, incident resolution, inventory management and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement. A proactive, data-driven mindset and food interest are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to procurement, operations or supply chain roles.
• Organised, proactive and collaborative with strong communication skills.
• Able to analyse data and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own supply planning for Grocery category and manage PO accuracy.
• Lead supplier reviews and monitor On-Time In-Full metrics.
• Resolve supply-related incidents and maintain inventory balance.
• Drive lifecycle management and SKU rationalisation.
• Assist with cost reporting and invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with production, culinary and logistics teams to optimize processes.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

Based in Chippendale and reporting to our Procurement Operations Lead, this high-impact role places you right at the core of our supply chain. As a Buyer, you'll take full ownership of the Grocery category balancing speed, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation to keep our operations running seamlessly.

You'll be the key connector across the business, collaborating daily with external suppliers alongside our Strategic Procurement, Production, Menu Planning, Warehouse, and Logistics teams. We are looking for a thoughtful, organized, and collaborative problem-solver who is excited to jump in, bring fresh ideas, and help build smarter end-to-end buying processes and tools as we continue to grow.

You will…

• Supply Planning & Operational Execution: Own supply planning for the Grocery category, including auditing purchase orders for accuracy, executing emergency POs, and managing stock-on-hand and ordering processes.
• Supplier Performance & Governance: Lead Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers. Track On-Time In-Full metrics, error rates, and quality issues to ensure high supplier performance and delivery precision.
• Incident Resolution & SME Contact: Act as the Subject Matter Expert and primary operational contact for category product or supplier issues, resolving supply-related incidents before they impact production.
• Inventory & Lifecycle Management: Balance forecasted demand with supply capacity to maintain optimal inventory. Implement buffer management to prevent shortages, lead SKU rationalization, and manage Stock Rundown Planning for phasing out ingredients.
• Financial Integrity & Invoice Validation: Assist with cost reporting and resolve invoice discrepancies regarding price or quantity mismatches in a timely manner.
• Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Regularly visit production sites, communicate with production teams to drive continuous improvement, and provide supply chain viability advice on new ingredients to Culinary teams.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate major supply chain failures or waste incidents to implement preventative measures and drive permanent process improvements.

You have/are…

• Ideally, some experience in procurement, operations or supply chain working in a comparable role
• An organised approach to work and have the ability to think on your feet
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills, strong command of Excel/Google Sheets is a must
• A “whatever it takes” mentality that drives you to find solutions quickly and whenever needed
• Passion for food!
• Proactive, confident in manner and are able to deal with a large and complex network of suppliers delivering a large quantity and variety of perishable ingredients.
• Passionate about our business: a foodie or an operations and problem-solving zealot

What you’ll get in return…

• The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
• Flexible working arrangements
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• Internal learning & development
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - You must have the right to work full-time in Australia/New Zealand.

Location: Chippendale - hybrid working environment

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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