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.

Your new role:

In your role as Expert Offer Methods & Processes (m/d/w) you will manage projects in Common Sourcing which includes sourcing units in the Headquarter (Food and Non-Food) and International Trading Offices in countries.

Where your expertise is needed:

• Take up project requests and develop projects end to end (from the project plan until the final approval of deliverable).
• Analyze, develop, and improve sourcing processes in those areas Support the sourcing units in process related questions and be the link between end user and process supporting IT applications.
• Implement process changes, new processes and support the implementation of IT related application changes and updates.
• Maintain the Sourcing related Master Data processes and be the link to our IT colleagues for supporting tools.
• Document the sourcing process environment incl. Master Data, changes, and new developments in standard documentation tools.
• Maintain implementation of and adherence to legal, internal, and external compliance requirements in the sourcing field.
• Be the business partner and support to the cross functional teams in the sourcing units for process and tool related topics.

What we are looking for:

• BA or MA degree in an economics or analytical discipline (e.g. business, information technologies) and at least 3 years' experience working in the field of project-, process and IT related function.
• Good knowledge of project management, leadership in especially cross functional international projects. A respective certification in Project Management such as PMP or equivalent Lean Six Sigma is helpful, but not obligatory.
• Retail /Wholesale experience is a plus (especially in the sourcing environment).
• Very good communication skills and ability to work cross functional in teams.
• Good understanding of change management and its requirements as well as strong facilitation and analytical skills.
• Business proficiency in English is required, German is considered as very helpful.
• Business travel depending on the project may occur and is therefore required.

• A high degree of personal responsibility, the opportunity to grow and to motivate yourself personally and professionally. We offer an environment in which you can contribute and implement your ideas.
• Work-life balance: trust-based working hours, 30 days of vacation and options for mobile working while your office will be in Duesseldorf.
• Continuing Education: A comprehensive continuing education offering through our own training team as well as our own annual training budget.
• Well-being: Health programs, a free gym on our campus, regular employee events.
• Comfort: Very good transport connections and free parking including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteen with very reasonably priced meals as well as discounts in our stores and at many partner companies.
• Company pension plan: subsidy to provide for your age.