Jessica Jaffe

About Jessica Jaffe

Dynamic leader in product commercialization and strategic sourcing with over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence and innovation in the food and consumer goods industry with a record of leading high performing, dynamic teams.At HelloFresh, I served as Senior Director of Procurement Strategy, leading a 13-person team in managing $350M in Grocery, Dairy, and Market categories. My leadership optimized supply chains and significantly improved P&L performance through strategic sourcing, robust negotiations, and innovative strategies.Previously, as VP of Product Commercialization & Supplier Engagement at Roland Foods, I directed the commercialization of over 300 private label products. My approach integrates market intelligence with consumer insights and enhanced supplier engagement to drive growth and provide meaningful customer-focused product solutions.I have a proven track record in developing and launching market-aligned products, evidenced by my roles at Safeway and Target. My cross-functional leadership consistently leads to successful product development, strategic sourcing, and brand management across multiple categories.

Experience

1. Director Private Label

   Givaudan

   Feb 2025 — Present

Education

• Barnard College

  BA, Political Science

• Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

  MBA, Global Management

  2007 — 2009