Packaging & Sustainability Category Manager | Hybrid

HelloFresh; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful role

Flexible work

Learning environment

Headspace access

Training & development

International environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

HelloFresh in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Category Manager for Packaging & Sustainability based in Chippendale with hybrid work. You will lead the packaging category strategy for Australia and New Zealand, optimize supplier networks, and drive sustainability initiatives including Scope 3 emissions.

The role reports to the Senior International Category Manager for Packaging and requires strong data analysis, Excel skills, and experience in FMCG procurement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic procurement, sustainability, supply chain, or commercial consulting experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Economics, or Procurement.
• Understanding of local sustainability drivers including APCO, with a focus on packaging.
• Experience in packaging, including material specs, supplier markets, and regional tenders.
• Quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in 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 targets.
• Provide procurement advice, price updates, reporting, invoice approval, replenishment, compliance, and tenders.
• Work with suppliers to build long-term relationships and execute contracts.
• Coordinate Non-Financial Reporting and monthly GHG scope data for the ANZ market.
• Drive local sustainability projects, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and packaging innovation.
• Lead Scope 3 carbon reduction initiatives and be the local sustainability contact for regional work.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sustainability

Supply chain

Commercial consulting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

HelloFresh in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Category Manager for Packaging & Sustainability based in Chippendale with hybrid work. You will lead the packaging category strategy for Australia and New Zealand, optimize supplier networks, and drive sustainability initiatives including Scope 3 emissions.

The role reports to the Senior International Category Manager for Packaging and requires strong data analysis, Excel skills, and experience in FMCG procurement.