[HELLOCONNECT] Senior Purchasing Coordinator

The Role At HelloConnect, you will be part of a dynamic team that embraces innovation and leverages advanced technology to create exceptional experiences. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop your skills, and grow within a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. As a Senior Purchasing Coordinator, you will take on a key responsibility in supporting our NA Supply Chain Operations which spans various HelloFresh brands. You will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our ordering processes using a combination of in-house tools and google suite packages. Working closely with the Procurement, Warehouse Ops, and Inbound teams. You will place and track purchase orders to ensure the fulfilment of customer orders, contributing to our ongoing efforts to drive business success and enhance customer satisfaction. We’re looking for passionate individuals who can bring their unique skills and ideas to the table. Even if you don't meet every requirement but believe you’d excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you! What you’ll do Collaborate with HelloFresh buyers, distribution centers, offsite production, and suppliers to guarantee on-time delivery of ingredients and ensure category excellence. Place purchase orders to allocated vendors for a variety of food or packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), at the correct price, quantity, buffer, etc. provided by buyers & supply planners in NA Support the end-to-end project management of new HelloConnect task requests, ensuring timely execution through the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), team training, and strict alignment with business objectives Pull deep-dive analyses and propose data-driven continuous improvements for supply chain efficiency Provide NA cross-functional coverage to ensure operational stability across different category areas. Promptly notify suppliers of distribution center rejections, detailing the cause and managing the resolution process while providing continuous updates to all internal and external stakeholders Coordinate and track cycle count requests with the Distribution Center (DC), ensuring clarity in initial communication and providing timely status updates to buyers. Identify inventory risk within our inventory management tool, propose data-driven solutions to buyers, and ensure timely execution of approved corrective actions. Partner closely with the Inbound Logistics team to monitor and track the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) for all Purchase Orders (POs) scheduled to land daily a ccountability for key performance metrics Define and execute necessary audit checks to ensure orders are complete and accurate before sending to suppliers Manage supplier queries and performance through clear communication, monitoring and reporting Maintain the confidentiality of our data and uphold the integrity of our business. Identify and correct data inaccuracies Support on additional day to day tasks as needed, stepping in to cover other category areas or cover absences when required Remain flexible to changing duties and responsibilities as business needs vary What you’ll bring At least 18-24 months as a Purchasing Coordinator or other relevant experience Requires expertise in operating Microsoft Office programs, and ideally ERP/MRP systems Language: English, other European languages considered a plus (German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian) What we offer Competitive Compensation : Beyond the standard package, we offer perks like Long Service Benefits (anniversary bonus) to recognize and celebrate your dedication Wellness & Perks : We prioritize your well-being by offering mental health support, HMO medical coverage, generous leave benefits plus life insurance for both you and your family's peace of mind Growth Opportun