About The Role

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

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.

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> .