Company 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.
Job Description
The Senior Cluster Procurement Manager (m/f/d) has to manage the Cluster’s supply of products and services and has the task to direct all procurement related activities and implement the procurement strategy and policy in line with the requirements of the company.
You will work closely with business stakeholders (m/f/d) to build consensus and alignment for change & procurement projects, advise and most importantly implement with functional or regional leadership teams. With a specialized background in areas of Logistics, Supply Chain, and FMCG/Wholesale Operations, the position holder can advance and assume a ‘Head of (m/f/d)’ role building the Global Logistics Procurement Department as a global business partner (m/f/d) for all countries in areas of Transportation, Warehouse and Sea freight.

• Cluster Budget Management: Manage the cluster budget in close collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Group Procurement.
• Procurement Leadership: Manage all procurement activities in own area of responsibility for applicable categories and manage assigned suppliers.
• Process and Tool Implementation: Responsibility for the purchasing implementation of applicable categories, processes, and tools in own area, i.e., Procure-to-Pay.
• Tender and Contract Management: Conduct tenders and manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost savings and compliance with procurement policies.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Ensure maintenance of procurement documents, including requests for information, quotes, and proposals, through delivery and project completion in close collaboration with internal Shared Services.
• Investment and Service Level Monitoring: Accountability for cash and non-cash investment measures, supplier onboarding, and monitoring service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability.
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