Expert Global Procurement Food - Ludenscheid, Deutschland - METRO AG

METRO AG

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Ludenscheid, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Company Description

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, Dow Jones Sustainability Index).

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

Job Description OneMETRO
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we are proud to serve the countries In the global headquarters we source a selection of goods that are offered to and sold by all our country subsidiaries worldwide.

Join our procurement department for the Food category to bring our assortment to the next level and #ShapeTheM**Results count, that's why you analyze the international market trends, align with the sourcing teams in our countries, and derive creative and beneficial solutions.

You keep close track on supplier production capacity and coverage rate and check e-sourcing status and report data base (prices, volumes, supplier contracts).

Lead the global relationship between international teams of strategic suppliers, Metro HQ stakeholders and various METRO country companies ensuring the suppliers perform in line with our sCore, our company strategy.

Where your expertise is needed:

Define, develop, negotiate, implement, and review the performance of a Global Own Brand Range in our countries.
Continuously align with our country subsidiaries to harmonize the product range and develop new products to maximize its potential.
Coordinate global cross functional teams (Quality, Packaging, Supply Chain, Marketing) through a clear language and predefined Own Brand process.
Analyze and compare RFQ inputs from suppliers to negotiate the best quality/price ratio.
Negotiate global service contracts delivering conditions against services designed together with our country's international supplier strategies and joint business plans.

Qualifications

You have a proven track record of
Food
Procurement/ Buying/ Sourcing in an international setup.
You are motivated to get to know the B2B Food Wholesale sector by heart, impact full business by developing our global own brand range and feel comfortable around buying professionally, unified by the power of food.
People and customers are our business. That is why you are focused to understand their needs to cater to them with a strong frozen own brand range on all channels.

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Negotiations are your thrill. You take the opportunity to get the best results, while building strong and sustainable relationships with your international supplier network.

Problem solving capacity and analytical thinking skills.
You love to travel to visit suppliers, trade fairs or your counterparts in the countries.
You speak English fluently and working with MS Office (esp. Excel) belongs to the daily for you.
And lastly you want to grow and benefit from being an active part of a successful and multinational wholesale company.

Additional Information What we offer**:

To be part of a fastgrowing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
Work-

Life Balance:
Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options

Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
Wellbeing: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for emobility. A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies

**_ Please note that all job opportunities at METRO AG require that you live in/move to Germany and can be in office in Dü