Category Management Graduate

HelloFresh; London (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Private medical insurance (including/d

Mental health support program

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Category Management Graduate to join the European Herbs team in London. You will gain hands-on experience across a high-impact category with mentorship from an experienced team.

You’ll support day-to-day procurement, supplier relations, and strategic projects while learning the full category management lifecycle. This entry point emphasizes analytics, collaboration across functions, and growth within a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering).
• Internships or coursework in analytics or commercial environments are a plus.
• Interest in food, agriculture, or global supply chains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day procurement activities for the European Herbs category, including monitoring orders and quality coordination.
• Support the Herbs category strategy, gather market data, and track supplier performance and risks across 6 markets.
• Help with tender processes, data preparation, supplier briefings and preliminary analyses.
• Maintain cost reporting, invoice tracking, and supplier data for the Herbs category.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Organized & proactive

Commercially curious

Adaptable & collaborative

Fluent English

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The role: What's in the Box

This is an exciting entry point into strategic procurement at the HelloFresh Group! As a Category Management Graduate 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 up for the challenge?

What we offer: The Toppings

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Dog friendly office! (London site only)
• Nursery support scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

Please note that we will be unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety‑related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.