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.You will… Lead & Build the NA Packaging Sourcing OrganizationServe 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 AmericaLead, 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 DNADrive the integration of the CA and US packaging sourcing teams — aligning ways of working, processes, and tools while respecting the distinct needs of each marketBuild a team culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement; challenge the organization to deliver outsized resultsOwn the Packaging Sourcing StrategyDevelop 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 beyondSet and oversee the achievement of OKRs on cost, supply chain resilience, innovation, supplier performance, and team developmentIdentify and pursue opportunities to platform sourcing globally, leveraging HelloFresh’s international scale where beneficialExplore and develop innovative supply chain models including insourcing of packaging inputs (e.g. recipe card printing, liner production) where commercially justifiedDrive Cost, Quality & Supply Chain PerformanceSupport annual budgeting and drive savings initiatives across NA packaging spend; communicate monthly category performance to Senior LeadershipLead multi-million dollar contract negotiations and RFP processes across key packaging categories, applying a total cost of ownership (TCO) lens to all commercial decisionsScale 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 planningPartner with Packaging Engineering to ensure suppliers meet quality and specification requirements, and identify opportunities to improve packaging performance, sustainability, and marginImprove inventory management and supply planning approaches across the NA network, reducing exposure and increasing agilityCross-functional Partnership & Stakeholder ManagementPartner with Product, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure packaging sourcing strategies support business needs across a growing and diversifying product rangeNavigate competing priorities across NA business units and brands, providing clear recommendations and influencing stakeholders at the most senior levelsRepresent NA Packaging Sourcing in global forums, identifying and pursuing cross-border sourcing opportunities where scale and economics support itYou are… A strategic packaging sourcing leader with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering measurable commercial resultsComfortable with ambiguity and change — you challenge the status quo, ask hard questions, and drive clarity in complex, evolving environmentsAn expert negotiator with hands-on experience managing multi-million dollar contracts and complex supplier relationshipsA data-driven decision maker who builds the analytical rigor and commercial discipline of the teams you leadA strong people leader with proven experience developing diverse, geographically distributed teamsA skilled communicator who can translate complex supply chain trade-offs into clear recommendations for senior leadershipAgile and self-directed — you thrive in fast-paced environments, move quickly, and bring others along with youCurious and externally connected — you stay close to market trends, supplier innovation, and global sourcing opportunitiesYou have… 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with significant packaging category experienceDemonstrated experience building and leading high-performing sourcing teams, ideally across multiple geographies or business unitsHands-on experience in RFPs, contract negotiations, category strategy development, and supplier performance managementStrong financial acumen including budget management, TCO modeling, and cost driver analysisExperience navigating organizational change, integration, or transformation — ideally in a fast-growing, multi-brand environmentA degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferredFlexibility to travel (up to 25%)Fluency in Google Suite; comfort with data tools and supply chain systemsYou’ll get… Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participationGenerous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeksComprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employmentTuition 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 chainThis 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