--- title: 'Manager, Procurement Strategy, Protein at HelloFresh' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-procurement-strategy-protein-hellofresh-toronto-v05wmqd9gepw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Manager, Procurement Strategy, Protein at HelloFresh - **Company:** HelloFresh - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Compensation:** $87k–$97k - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8160875?gh_jid=8160875 ## Job description S'more about the team: The protein procurement strategy manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development. You will oversee the management and optimization of our Poultry (Chicken and Turkey) supply chain, own and develop our vendor relationships, lead initiatives to improve our ingredient quality, and continuously improve our end-to-end sourcing processes. As part of the Procurement team, you will play a key role in helping us deliver the best possible value to our customers. Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for: - Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for our Poultry category that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure across Meal Kit and Ready-to-Eat brands - Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities - Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices - Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices - Partner with our culinary team to prioritize and develop new products that deliver immediate and sustained benefit to the company and our customers - Develop and mentor a team of indirect reports - Be the subject matter expert in all things related to Poultry sourcing - All other duties as assigned Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for: - Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline - 5+ years of related work experience, with supply chain, operations, management consulting or strategic sourcing background - Direct experience in the Canadian Poultry industry - Strong knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes - Experience leading and developing a team of direct and indirect reports - Analytical and a problem-solving expertise, using data to drive decisions. Strong Excel skills are a must! - The ability to influence, build and effectively communicate a strategic plan to stakeholders at all levels - ie. from buyers to the CEO - Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment - An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex problems Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here: - Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box. - Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships! - RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered - Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. - Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents. - Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund. - Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun! - Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts. - Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names! Working Conditions: It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process. If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you! HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team. This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position. #JD1003 Toronto, ON Pay Range $87,000—$97,000 CAD ## About HelloFresh ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HelloFresh is a global meal-kit and food solutions company that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to consumers, aiming to revolutionize the way people eat by making home cooking accessible, convenient, and sustainable. - **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: HFG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) - **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, Jessica Nilsson ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Meal Kit Delivery / Integrated Food Solutions - **Target Customers**: B2C – primarily busy households, couples, and individuals looking for convenient, high-quality meal options. Also serves the ready-to-eat and pet food markets. - **Mission Statement**: "Democratizing access to high-quality food" by allowing everyone to enjoy a varied, tasty diet while helping consumers save money and reduce food waste. ## Products & Services - **HelloFresh (Core Meal Kits)**: The flagship subscription service offering pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes for a wide variety of meals. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Factor_**: A ready-to-eat, chef-prepared meal delivery service (operates in the US, Canada, and Australia). Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Youfoodz**: A ready-to-eat meal brand in Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **EveryPlate**: A budget-friendly meal kit brand in the US and Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Chefs Plate**: A meal kit brand in Canada. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Green Chef**: An organic-focused meal kit brand in the US. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **The Pet Food Brands**: Premium pet food delivery services (e.g., The Pets Table in the US). Type: Subscription-based physical goods. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: As a public company, market cap fluctuates. As of mid-2025, it is approximately €1.5-2.0 billion (based on public trading data). - **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: €6.76 billion in net revenue in FY 2025. - **Key Metric (Meals Delivered)**: ~850 million meals delivered in 2025. - **Key Metric (Employees)**: +29,000 employees globally. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is publicly traded. Key institutional investors include major European and US asset managers. Strategic partnerships exist with various food suppliers and logistics providers. - **Growth Signals**: The ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) is a major growth driver, now making up a quarter of total revenue. The company is expanding its ready-to-eat offerings into European markets, building on success in North America and Australia. The company operates in 17 countries with 8 different brands. ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale & Data**: With over 18,000 recipes in its database and billions of meals delivered, HelloFresh has an immense dataset on consumer preferences, supply chain optimization, and recipe development, creating a significant moat in logistics and personalization. - **Vertical Integration**: The direct-to-consumer model gives full control over the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery, enabling efficient operations, competitive pricing, and rapid response to customer needs. - **Multi-Brand Strategy**: By operating a portfolio of brands (from budget-friendly EveryPlate to premium Factor), HelloFresh captures a wide range of customer segments and price points, reducing reliance on a single offering. - **Global Footprint**: Presence in 16+ geographies provides diversification and allows for the cross-pollination of best practices and technologies across markets. ## Strategic Focus - **Accelerating Ready-to-Eat**: The company is aggressively growing its ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) and expanding it into new European markets, seeing it as a high-growth, higher-margin opportunity. - **Sustainability & Efficiency**: Continuous focus on reducing food waste, optimizing packaging, and improving supply chain sustainability. The company highlights its role in reducing household food waste compared to traditional grocery shopping. - **Technology & Personalization**: Investing in data science and machine learning to improve menu personalization, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency. - **International Expansion**: Leveraging success in core markets (US, Germany, Australia) to expand into adjacent geographies and product categories. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "global tech company" with a "local start-up vibe." The company emphasizes a data-driven, entrepreneurial, and ownership-oriented culture. Core values include Ownership, Inclusivity, and Innovation. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: HelloFresh has over 10 employee resource groups (ERGs) and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging. The careers page states, "Everyone is welcome at our table." - **Work Environment**: The company operates in 17 countries with multiple offices and distribution centers. Roles range from warehouse operations and logistics to software engineering, marketing, and data science. - **Perks**: The company offers competitive pay and benefits, though specifics vary by location. The culture is described as collaborative, with a focus on "achieving something delicious, every day." - **Growth Trajectory**: As a rapidly growing public company with a strong focus on innovation and expansion, employees have opportunities to work on high-impact projects and grow their careers across different brands and geographies. ## Sources 1. [hellofreshgroup.com](https://hellofreshgroup.com/en/) 2. [careers.hellofresh.com](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/) 3. [hellofresh.com](https://www.hellofresh.com/about/working-at-hellofresh) 4. [careers.hellofresh.com/leadership](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/leadership-at-hellofresh) 5. 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