Working Student Global Procurement Food (all genders)

Location: Düsseldorf, NRW, de Department: MAG Procurement & Category Management Employment Type: {'id': 'part-time', 'label': 'Part-time'}

Company 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 .

Job Description

Start date: as soon as possible

Duration:  12-24 months

Working hours: 20h/week; up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible

Support strategic procurement initiatives and business development projects across Global Procurement Food, including FSD-related analyses

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) as #ONEMETRO

Analyse RFQ inputs and manage samples and contracts

Organize supplier meetings and ensure smooth communication

Monitor KPIs, analyse business performance data and deliver accurate reporting and insights

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.