Working Student Global Procurement Food (all genders)

metromakro· Category Management / Purchasing
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📍 de📍 Düsseldorf📍 Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany📍 NRWPart time

About this role

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: 01.10.2026 

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

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.

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