Herbs Category Trainee: European Procurement & Strategy

hellofresh; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

70% off boxes

Pension

Gym membership

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Dog-friendly London

Nursery support

Cycle to work

Group Life Assurance

Résumé du poste

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Category Management Graduate to support the Herbs category across six European markets. You will learn the full category management cycle, assist with supplier relations, tender processes, and cost reporting while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international setting.

You’ll contribute to strategic initiatives like cross-dock supply and projects across Fruit Bags, Avocados, and Sustainability, all while developing analytical

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 (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!

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Analytical

Organized

Commercially curious

Adaptable

Languages

Travel

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering

Outils

Excel/Google Sheets

Description du poste

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Category Management Graduate to support the Herbs category across six European markets. You will learn the full category management cycle, assist with supplier relations, tender processes, and cost reporting while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international setting.

You’ll contribute to strategic initiatives like cross-dock supply and projects across Fruit Bags, Avocados, and Sustainability, all while developing analytical