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 careers.metroag.de.  

Start date: March/April 2024 

Duration: 12-24 months 

Working hours: 20 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week during non-lecture periods 
 

Department : Business & Home Care

• As part of our team, you will be actively involved in the sourcing and procurement processes. Together with the team in Düsseldorf you will work with international suppliers to serve the different Metro countries subsidiaries.
• In particular, you will be involved in communication with the suppliers, requesting and analysing offers, preparing and managing tender processes, comparing samples, supporting the development of packagings and tracking supplier delivery performance
• You support the improvement of procurement processes and quality of our service. You will get insights of several departments like sourcing, packaging, design, quality, Own Brand Management and supply chain.

What you bring to the table:

• You are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program for a period of at least one more year and are studying Business administration, Supply Chain Management, marketing or economics
• You have good communication and organizational skills
• You like working in a team
• You are confident in handling Microsoft Office and Teams applications
• You are authentic, honest, curious, result oriented, thinking big, diving deep, up to take challenges and being pro-active
• You are fluent in English language, both written and orally.

• You are part of an international and experienced team with a high degree of personal responsibility and independence in a friendly, highly dynamic and proactive environment
• We actively support you in your professional development and promote your potential through collegial coaching and advice
• We offer you flexible work solutions, employee discounts in our wholesale stores as well as and free campus-gym