Team lead Procurement and Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Projects

The role

As a Team lead Procurement and Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Projects, you'll be responsible for leading and managing a team of 3 project managers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain processes and strong background in project management and/ or procurement and supply chain consulting engagements.

You will…

• Identify, prioritise, structure, and solve an array of other complex business problems, using analytics and business judgment with market stakeholders
• Define and lead implementation of strategic cost reduction and transformation projects in Procurement and Supply Chain
• Define and lead implementation of error (quality improvement, supply assurance) and waste reduction projects and initiatives in an international supply chain (in 2 markets, 5 DCs)
• Lead process reviews at our distributions centers and our suppliers and hold accountable for meeting HelloFresh specifications and waste targets (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Lean Manufacturing)
• Design, iterate and rollout process, system and tool improvements that will achieve KPI targets. Use benchmarking and best practice exchange where available to maximise existing market and business knowledge
• Create a task-force approach and spirit within the procurement community to provide execution support to our international category managers
• Benchmarking, best practice exchange and standardisation of sourcing & supply chain processes to optimise handling, ensure products meet quality standards and food surplus is minimised.
• Manage continuous improvement of methods, systems and tools that will help our operations teams to manage capacity on an ongoing basis as well as deliver higher process efficiency
• Driving the implementation and use of automation and innovation in the project documentation to support flawless project deliverables.

You have…

• Degree in Engineering or Business 
• 7+ years of experience within procurement, supply chain management and/or continuous improvement in operations or in a top-tier consulting company complemented by international multi-project management in a fast-paced environment gained in consumer driven industries
• Solid competency in data analysis, lean methods, problem solving techniques, root cause analysis, and structuring of complex improvement projects
• Six sigma green belt or similar qualification is a plus 
• Superior analytical skills and operational modeling capabilities connected to strategic thinking
• Demonstrated ability to enforce metrics that drive efficiency, measure performance and reduce costs, combined with a good sense of hands on mentality

You are…

• An exceptional project manager
• A forward-thinking supply chain leader who challenges the status quo.
• Skilled in managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, with proven experience in navigating diverse stakeholder groups.

What you’ll get in return…

• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase
• Flexible working arrangements
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development 
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh 

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role. 

Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid working environment 

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Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days. 

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