Job Description
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), and independent traders. Around 15 million customers worldwide rely on our unique multichannel offering: shopping in our wholesale stores, delivery through Food Service Distribution, and digital solutions via METRO MARKETS.
Sustainability is a core principle of our business, recognized in several international rankings. With more than 85,000 employees across 30+ countries, METRO generated sales of €31 billion in the 2023/24 financial year.
Through our sCore growth strategy and the ONE METRO spirit, we are shaping the future of wholesale – together, with courage, curiosity, and commitment. Follow us on Instagram (metro_careers), Tiktok (metro_de) and find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de .
Start date: 01.02.2026
Duration: 12-24 months
Working hours: 20h/week; up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible
- Drive development, negotiation, and implementation of Global Own Brand Range across METRO countries
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) as #ONEMETRO
- Analyze RFQ inputs and manage samples and contracts
- Organize supplier meetings and ensure smooth communication
- Monitor KPIs and deliver accurate performance reporting
- Enrolled in university studying Business Administration, Trade/Procurement, or similar
- Strong interest in food product development and understanding of HoReCa customer needs (#UnifyingThePowerofFood)
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Excellent communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset
What We Offer:
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours - up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
- Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
- Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
- Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.