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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Group Purchasing Manager - Dry Food Products

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontauban, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Higher education at Bac+2/3 level in purchasing, commerce, food-related studies, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Confirmed experience in food purchasing, ideally across a broad category portfolio or in a business-to-business food environment.
  • Significant experience managing a strategic portfolio, negotiating with suppliers, and managing a team.
  • Ability to work effectively in complex environments with numerous stakeholders and significant economic challenges.
  • Fluent English is required.
  • A professional vehicle will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deploy the purchasing strategy for the category in line with Group objectives.
  • Manage performance indicators for the scope, including revenue, margin, depreciation, shrinkage, and profitability.
  • Participate in national negotiations and cross-functional projects involving the Group's various departments.
  • Build and optimize product assortments in collaboration with Commerce, Marketing, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.
  • Analyze markets, consumer trends, and the competitive environment to identify development opportunities and anticipate sector changes.
  • Supervise negotiations with strategic suppliers to obtain the best commercial, logistical, and promotional terms.
  • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with manufacturers and key suppliers.
  • Maintain ongoing monitoring of product innovations, regulatory developments, and market trends.
  • Manage, lead, and develop a team of buyers by setting objectives, providing support, building skills, and monitoring performance.
  • Prepare and monitor activity dashboards and implement action plans needed to achieve objectives.
  • Collaborate with Metro Group purchasing teams to develop purchasing synergies between Pro à Pro and Metro Group.
  • Create or update purchasing management procedures in collaboration with other departments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Leadership and the ability to unite stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate messages to varied stakeholders.
  • Ability to support change and modernize purchasing practices.
  • Negotiation skills and a results-oriented approach.
  • Awareness of corporate social responsibility issues and their integration into purchasing strategies.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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