Working Student (f/m/d) – Global Procurement Non Food

METRO AG

Job Description

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company's unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

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: As soon as possible

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.

  • 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 have strong Excel skills
  • 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

What we offer:

  • 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

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

METRO is an equal opportunity employer. We offer all qualified employees and applicants identical chances.

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