Working Student (m/f/d) - Global Indirect Procurement

Would you like to live your passion for retail in a new, challenging position or get to know the industry in depth and break new ground in your career? Then you've come to the right place! METRO is a leading international wholesaler of food/non-food products, specialising in the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers and independent retailers with its unique multichannel strategy. We are proud to offer a wide range of products and services to our more than 17 million customers worldwide, whether in one of our large markets, by ordering online or by convenient delivery via "Food Service Distribution". METRO is active in over 30 countries and employs more than 93,000 people worldwide. In the 2021/22 financial year, we generated combined sales of €29.8 billion and intend to continue our successful growth.

We have set ourselves ambitious goals with our "sCore" growth strategy. Our fundamentals are the guiding principles that we live by every day and that help us to preserve our common values and behave consistently. We are committed to wholesale as our core competence and have made it our mission to reflect on our processes and constantly improve ourselves. The "ONE METRO" spirit is what drives us to bring together every single employee in our global METRO community and to work together with curiosity, determination, courage, hands-on mentality, commitment and trust. You can find more information and links to us on karriere.metroag.de

Start date: 01.08.2025

Duration: 12 – 24 months

Working hours: 20 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week possible during the lecture-free period

What you can expect:

• We are #proudtoserve, which is why you will support our customers in improving their procurement maturity in line with their needs
• #Efficiencyiskey, so you will support our METRO countries to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• We grow together as #ONEMETRO - for this you will support the analysis of the current state and the standardization of the procurement process in the METRO countries
• People are our basis! You will support the development of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for METRO countries and in the use of the Corporate Contract Management tool
• We run together, we win together! Look forward to active participation, organization and participation in workshops and events
• We learn from each other - the implementation of projects in connection with the area of responsibility – Global Indirect Procurement as part of your studies is also possible!
• Further administrative tasks within daily business

You are the ideal candidate:

• You are enrolled at a university and are studying economics, procurement or similar
• You are fluent in German and English
• You have very good MS Office skills
• Experience in the IT sector is an advantage
• #ONEMETRO - You are a team player with excellent communication skills
• #weinspirethem - You are creative and curious!

Why it´s fun with us: 

• You will be part of an international and experienced team with a high degree of personal responsibility and independence in a friendly, highly dynamic and proactive environment
• You will gain insight into the management holding of an international, exchange-oriented retail group and work operationally on challenging projects
• We actively support you in your professional development and promote your potential through collegial coaching and consulting
• We offer you flexible home office solutions, employee discounts in our wholesale stores and attractive remuneration

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application in German or English.

METRO is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants.