Director - Strategic Sourcing, Packaging, North America

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Procurement Leadership team as Director, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging for North America. This is a high-impact role at a pivotal moment for our business – we are integrating two distinct packaging organizations (CA and US) into a unified NA function, expanding our product portfolio significantly, and building the supply chain infrastructure to support the next phase of HelloFresh’s growth. Reporting to the VP Strategic Sourcing, you will own the end-to-end packaging sourcing strategy across North America, leading a team of Strategy Managers accountable for key categories including Corrugated, Liners, Media, Ice, and Ready-to-Eat packaging (trays, lidding film, and other formats). You will partner closely with other Sourcing leaders to build a high-performing, strategically aligned organization and serve as a key member of the Procurement Leadership team. Lead & Build the NA Packaging Sourcing Organization Serve as a key member of the Procurement Leadership team, partnering with the VP of Procurement to shape the strategic direction of packaging sourcing across North America. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Strategy Managers across core packaging categories (Corrugated, Liners, Media, Ice, RTE packaging), fostering a high-performance culture grounded in HelloFresh’s DNA. Drive the integration of the CA and US packaging sourcing teams – aligning ways of working, processes, and tools while respecting the distinct needs of each market. Build a team culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement; challenge the organization to deliver outsized results. Own the Packaging Sourcing Strategy Develop and execute short and long-term NA packaging sourcing roadmap that supports HelloFresh’s growth strategy across brands and product formats – from traditional meal kits to RTE meals, smoothies, and beyond. Set and oversee the achievement of OKRs on cost, supply chain resilience, innovation, supplier performance, and team development. Identify and pursue opportunities to platform sourcing globally, leveraging HelloFresh’s international scale where beneficial. Explore and develop innovative supply chain models including insourcing of packaging inputs (e.g. recipe card printing, liner production) where commercially justified. Drive Cost, Quality & Supply Chain Performance Support annual budgeting and drive savings initiatives across NA packaging spend; communicate monthly category performance to Senior Leadership. Lead multi-million dollar contract negotiations and RFP processes across key packaging categories, applying a total cost of ownership (TCO) lens to all commercial decisions. Scale and strengthen our supplier network to support menu expansion and customization; manage supply chain risk through dual‑sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, and proactive contingency planning. Partner with Packaging Engineering to ensure suppliers meet quality and specification requirements, and identify opportunities to improve packaging performance, sustainability, and margin. Improve inventory management and supply planning approaches across the NA network, reducing exposure and increasing agility. Cross‑functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management Partner with Product, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure packaging sourcing strategies support business needs across a growing and diversifying product range. Navigate competing priorities across NA business units and brands, providing clear recommendations and influencing stakeholders at the most senior levels. Represent NA Packaging Sourcing in global forums, identifying and pursuing cross‑border sourcing opportunities where scale and economics support it. You are… A strategic packaging sourcing leader with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering measurable commercial results. Comfortable with ambiguity and change – you challenge the status quo, ask hard questions, and drive clarity in complex, evolving environments. An expert negotiator with hands‑on experience managing multi-million dollar contracts and complex supplier relationships. A data-driven decision maker who builds the analytical rigor and commercial discipline of the teams you lead. A strong people leader with proven experience developing diverse, geographically distributed teams. A skilled communicator who can translate complex supply chain trade-offs into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Agile and self-directed – you thrive in fast-paced environments, move quickly, and bring others along with you. Curious and externally connected – you stay close to market trends, supplier innovation, and global sourcing opportunities. You have… 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with significant packaging category experience. Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing sourcing teams, ideally across multiple geographies or business units. Hands‑on experience in RFPs, contract negotiations, category strategy development, and supplier performance management. Strong financial acumen including budget management, TCO modeling, and cost driver analysis. Experience navigating organizational change, integration, or transformation – ideally in a fast-growing, multi-brand environment. A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Flexibility to travel (up to 25%). Fluency in Google Suite; comfort with data tools and supply chain systems. You’ll get… Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation. Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment. Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service). Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_). Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+. Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. New York Pay Range

$158,550—$200,000 USD