About the job
Join Our Team as a Weekend Procurement Buyer!
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
At HelloFresh, we are on the lookout for a dedicated Weekend Procurement Buyer who will play a vital role in our operations by collaborating closely with the Operations Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to efficiently track and manage food procurement across the organization. This is a full-time position with a Friday to Monday schedule, consisting of four 10-hour shifts.
The procurement team at HelloFresh works in unison with all distribution centers to ensure timely and accurate shipment of our meal kits. Our team is divided into various commodity categories, and this position will be focusing on the produce segment. Other categories include grocery, dairy, market, protein, and packaging. Given the perishable nature of food, weekend procurement is essential, and this is where your expertise will shine!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead purchasing and inventory management for a variety of food commodities, primarily focusing on fresh produce. You’ll be responsible for logistics coordination, cost management, and maintaining supplier and warehouse relationships.
- Facilitate smooth transitions during weekends, ensuring proper communication and support for the in-week team on Fridays and Mondays.
- Manage core operational tasks including issuing purchase orders, tracking freight, addressing production issues, and ensuring timely invoice payments.
- Maintain a steady flow of inventory by partnering with distribution centers and suppliers to align delivery schedules with production needs.
- Promptly address supplier issues to minimize disruptions in production and maintain performance standards.
- Drive high-impact process improvement projects while balancing daily operational demands.
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure that every box is complete and all ingredients are procured without substitution issues.
Please Note: At HelloFresh, we believe in the value of in-person connections as a key component of our operations.

