Head of FSD Company Sourcing (m/f/d)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Interface & Alignment
- Act as the primary liaison between FSD portfolio companies and the central sourcing organization and facilitate contact to group suppliers
- Establish structured processes and way of working between FSD Companies and METRO Group sourcing, Trading offices and other METRO entities as well as supply chain functions
- Support and facilitate FSD Portfolio company access to METRO assortment including common sourcing, own brand, trading offices and local METRO countries’ assortment
- Drive profitability by improving competitiveness of buying prices and support FSD companies to build commercial USP
- Ensure alignment of local sourcing needs with central sourcing strategies and product portfolios
- Ensure quick access to information on product prices and landing costs
- Translate business requirements from FSD companies into actionable sourcing plans
Portfolio & Category Management
- Collaborate with OMDs and portfolio category managers to optimize and complete product assortment for FSD companies
- Facilitate METRO Own Brand growth in FSD companies and support building own brand strategy for FSD companies
- Support OMDs to identify gaps and opportunities in the current portfolio and propose improvements
- Support the development of sourcing strategies
Project & Process Management
- Lead sourcing-related projects across multiple FSD companies
- Drive harmonization of sourcing processes and tools where applicable
- Monitor and report on sourcing performance, KPIs, and compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with FSD company leadership, central sourcing teams, and supply chain functions
- Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between local and central teams, including FSD Portfolio Management
- Represent FSD interests in central sourcing forums and decision-making processes
Operational Support
- Support issue resolution related to product availability, quality, and supplier performance
- Ensure smooth onboarding of new products into FSD operations
- Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams (MIS) to ensure end-to-end delivery
Success Metrics
- Financial benefit for FSD companies from leveraging METRO Group sourcing capabilities
- Improved alignment between FSD companies and central sourcing
- Increased adoption of centrally sourced products
- Enhanced sourcing efficiency and cost savings
- Positive stakeholder feedback and collaboration effectiveness
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
- Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset, we expect initiative and pro-activeness
- Good understanding of commercial priorities and strategic ambition; no silo thinking
- Strong project management skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
- Experience in FSD, foodservice or FMCG industry preferred
- Familiarity with METRO’s central sourcing and supply chain processes and stakeholders is preferred
- Familiarity with METRO’s own brand strategy, customer needs and sourcing processes
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
