Junior Procurement Category Manager (f/m/x)

HelloFresh; Paris; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Dynamic international environment

Discounts on HelloFresh meal kits

Steep learning curve

Supportive French team

Central Paris offices

Employee benefits (healthcare, transit

Job summary

HelloFresh, Paris office, is looking for a dedicated Junior Category Manager for European Herbs to begin a career in strategic procurement. You will support a portfolio of approximately £10m in annual spend across 6 European markets with close mentorship from an experienced team.

You will learn the full category management cycle, support supplier relationships, assist with tender processes, and help track cost and quality performance while coordinating cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, FSQA,

Qualifications

• Recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous internship, placement, or academic project experience in an analytical or commercial environment is a plus.
• A genuine interest in food, agriculture, or global supply chains — curiosity about where ingredients come from will serve you well here!

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement activities for the European Herbs category, including monitoring order status and tracking shortages.
• Assist with the Herbs category strategy by gathering market data and tracking supplier performance and risks across 6 markets.
• Help with tender processes, data preparation, supplier briefings, and preliminary commercial analysis.
• Maintain cost reporting, invoice tracking, and supplier data for the Herbs category.
• Act as a secondary point of contact for Herbs suppliers across Europe and assist with meetings materials.
• Coordinate with Teamlead for supplier meetings, joint business planning, and contract discussions.
• Track supplier performance metrics (OTIF, quality, sustainability) and escalate risks as needed.
• Support cross-dock supply chain pilot by coordinating communication between Procurement, Supply Chain Ops, and suppliers.
• Provide analytical support across strategic initiatives in Fruit Bags, Avocados, and Sustainability.
• Collaborate with Product, FSQA, and Operations to ensure procurement documentation stays aligned.
• Research market dynamics in herbs and fresh produce, including seasonality and pricing trends, for team discussions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related

Job description

What’s in the Box

This is an exciting entry point into strategic procurement at the HelloFresh Group! As a Jr. Category Manager for European Herbs, you will get hands‑on experience in a live, high‑impact category — supporting a portfolio of approximately £10m in annual spend across 6 European markets — with the close guidance and mentorship of an experienced team.

In this role, you will learn the full category management cycle for Herbs: supporting supplier relationships, assisting with tender processes, tracking cost and quality performance, and coordinating cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, FSQA, and Product teams. Alongside day‑to‑day operational support, you will contribute to key strategic initiatives, including the rollout of our new cross‑dock supply model in Europe and project support across Fruit Bags, Avocados, and Sustainability.

We are looking for someone analytically sharp, commercially curious, and eager to learn fast. You don’t need years of procurement experience — just the drive to learn, strong attention to detail, and a passion for fresh produce and supply chains!

What you’ll do: The Recipe

Category Management Support

• Assist with day‑to‑day procurement activities for the European Herbs category, including monitoring order status, tracking shortage responses, and assisting with quality coordination.
• Support the execution of the Herbs category strategy, gathering market data and helping track supplier performance and supply risks across 6 markets.
• Support tender processes for the category — assisting with data preparation, supplier briefings, and preliminary commercial analysis.
• Help maintain accurate cost reporting, invoice tracking, and administrative supplier data for the Herbs category.

Supplier Collaboration

• Act as a secondary point of contact for Herbs suppliers across Europe, helping manage routine operational queries and administrative follow‑ups.
• Assist the Teamlead in preparing materials for supplier meetings, joint business planning sessions, and contract discussions.
• Track and report on supplier performance metrics (OTIF, quality, and sustainability KPIs), escalating potential risks proactively.

Cross‑Functional & Strategic Projects

• Support the cross‑dock supply chain pilot in Europe by helping coordinate communication between Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, and suppliers.
• Provide analytical and coordination support across strategic initiatives in Fruit Bags, Avocados, and Fruit & Sustainability.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, FSQA, Operations) to ensure procurement documentation and alignment remain smooth.
• Research and monitor market dynamics in herbs and fresh produce — such as seasonality, weather risks, and pricing trends — bringing valuable insights to team discussions.

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients

Education & Background

• Recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous internship, placement, or academic project experience in an analytical or commercial environment is a plus (direct procurement experience is not required).
• A genuine interest in food, agriculture, or global supply chains — curiosity about where ingredients come from will serve you well here!

Skills & Mindset

• Analytically Minded: Comfortable working with data in Excel/Google Sheets, analyzing costs, and presenting findings clearly.
• Organized & Proactive: Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple small tasks, and eagerness to take initiative.
• Commercially Curious: Eager to understand how pricing works, why supply chains move, and how strategic decisions impact business outcomes.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Thrives in a fast‑paced, international team environment and eager to learn on the go.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English is required; fluency in a second European language (French, German, Dutch, Spanish, or Italian) is a strong advantage.
• Travel: Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time if required for project support.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

Are you the missing ingredient? If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we’d be excited to hear from you.

What we offer: The Toppings

• Competitive compensation package
• A dynamic and international environment, with a strong corporate culture and DNA
• Delicious discounts on HelloFresh meal kits
• A steep learning curve guaranteed!
• A supportive, passionate, proactive, and dynamic French team
• Central Paris offices (1st arrondissement)
• Employee benefits (Alan Blue healthcare, transport discount, Gymlib, training budget)