Packaging & Sustainability Category Manager | Data-Driven & Impact

Category Manager Packaging & Sustainability; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Headspace access

Internal learning & development

Company discount - HelloFresh

Job summary

HelloFresh in Sydney is seeking a Category Manager for Packaging & Sustainability to lead the category strategy and supplier network across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive data analysis, reporting, and cost optimization while advancing sustainability initiatives and supplier contract execution.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in procurement/sustainability, a degree in Business/Sustainability, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic procurement, sustainability, supply chain, or commercial consulting experience (ideally in food/FMCG).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Economics, or Procurement (or equivalent).
• Sound understanding of Sustainability drivers locally including APCO, and conceptual understanding of ‘How to’ impact sustainability, primarily focussed on Packaging.
• Experience in the packaging arena, including material specifications, supplier markets, and running regional tenders.
• Quantitative and analytical expertise, with a solid comfort level using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and align the packaging supplier network and Category Strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
• Create ongoing data analysis and category reviews to drive strategic performance and achieve ambitious targets.
• Support in providing procurement advice, price updates, reporting, invoice approval, replenishment, compliance, and tenders.
• Work closely with suppliers to build strong long‑term relationships and execute contracts.
• Project manage and coordinate the preparation of all Non‑Financial Reporting and monthly GHG scope data for the ANZ market.
• Drive local sustainability optimization projects, including energy efficiency, renewable energy transition, and packaging innovation.
• Facilitate required Scope 3 carbon reduction initiatives and act as the local point of contact for all regional sustainability work.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Procurement

Sustainability

Packaging

Education

Bachelor’s in Business

Master’s in Sustainability

Economics/Procurement degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

HelloFresh in Sydney is seeking a Category Manager for Packaging & Sustainability to lead the category strategy and supplier network across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive data analysis, reporting, and cost optimization while advancing sustainability initiatives and supplier contract execution.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in procurement/sustainability, a degree in Business/Sustainability, and strong Excel skills.