Company Description
***Kindly be aware that all job opportunities at Metro AG require a consistent weekly presence in the office***
As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.
At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de.
Job Description
In the global headquarters we source a selection of goods that are offered to and sold by all our country subsidiaries worldwide. You will be a part of our newly created department, that unites Global Sourcing with Business Development and centers around a holistic procurement approach. You will benefit from an agile and collaborative environment, where you can contribute with your own ideas while growing professionally and personally.
Where your expertise is needed:
- Manage a small team of procurement experts and support the coordination of cross functional teams (Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) through the Own Brand process.
- Negotiate global service contracts with strategic suppliers delivering year on year incremental investments against services, designed to drive joint business growth.
- You analyze the international market trends, align with the sourcing teams in our countries, and derive creative and beneficial business solutions.
- Develop, negotiate, and implement the Global Own Brand Range in our 22 countries.
- Align with our country subsidiaries to harmonize the product range and leverage scales.
- You keep close track on supplier production capacity and coverage rate and check e-sourcing status and report data base (prices, volumes, supplier contracts).
- Steer & maximize implementation of agreed services in line with countries’ value creation plans.
- Execute performance review meetings with all strategic suppliers.
- Review key performance indicators and ensure accurate reporting.
Qualifications
- University degree (or equivalent experience) with minimum 10 years relevant work experience preferably in buying food / FMCG on an international level.
- Proven leadership experience in both team and functional management, with a demonstrated ability to guide, develop, and evaluate team performance to achieve operational goals.
- Strong interest for food product development and sound understanding of HoReCa customer needs.
- A strong negotiator with a proven track record in category management and condition-based supplier negotiations on both local and international level.
- Proficient knowledge in MS Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook (especially Excel at least VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
- Proven skill set on how to lead diverse stakeholders.
- Good communicator, who enjoys working with customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
- Ability to embrace diverse cultural environment across the organization.
- Problem solving capacity and analytical thinking skills.
- Willingness to travel (trade fairs, factory visits, country visits).
- Fluent in English (both written and oral)
Additional Information
We offer:
- A high degree of personal responsibility, the opportunity to grow personally and to motivate yourself professionally. We offer an environment in which you can contribute and implement your ideas.
- Work-life balance: trust-based working hours, 30 days of vacation and options for mobile working.
- Continuing Education: A comprehensive continuing education offering through our own training team as well as our own annual training budget.
- Well-being: Health programs, a free gym on our campus, regular employee events.
- Comfort: Very good transport connections and free parking including charging facilities for e-mobility. Canteen with a varied and sustainable range of dishes as well as discounts in our stores and at many partner companies.
- Company pension plan: subsidy to provide for your age.
