Junior Buyer Apprentice - Grocery Purchasing, Sweet and Savory Grocery
About the job
- You are pursuing Bac+4/5-level or equivalent training in purchasing.
- You have an interest in the large-scale retail sector.
- You are proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- You are seeking a 12- to 24-month apprenticeship with a three-weeks-in-company, one-week-at-school schedule.
- Negotiation ability, persuasive skills, and listening and interpersonal skills are required for success in the role.
- Perform market analyses.
- Develop and implement promotional activities for the assigned product ranges.
- Research and select suppliers through sourcing activities.
- Support buyers during negotiations of purchasing terms and conditions.
- Contribute to developing a differentiated, high-quality offering.
- Manage prices and margins in line with defined objectives and in coordination with management-control teams.
About the company
Groupement Les Mousquetaires coordinates a network of independent retailers across Europe under banners such as Intermarché, Netto, and Bricomarché. Member-store owners use the group’s buying power, supplier relationships, and brand support to stock and run their shops, offering groceries, DIY goods, and automotive services. Unlike single-owned chains, it is a federation of privately owned stores that operate under multiple brands while sharing purchasing and services. Its goal is to help independent shop owners compete, grow their networks, and provide accessible, value-focused retail across Europe.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue reached €48.662 billion excluding fuel, up 4.2% year over year.
- June 2026 Auchan agreement hands 72 more supermarkets to Intermarché.
- September 2026 leadership pushed student-price support and agricultural aid, strengthening brand relevance.
What critics are saying
- February 2026 antitrust approval forced three Colruyt store divestitures, signaling regulatory scrutiny.
- Colruyt France still threatened 950 jobs in 2026, complicating integration and morale.
- January 2025 antitrust conviction with Casino shows recurring competition-law exposure.
What makes Groupement Mousquetaires unique
- Intermarché and Netto gained 17.5% French grocery share by late 2025.
- Agromousquetaires supplies 56 factories and abattoirs, tightening control over food economics.
- 2026 Colruyt and Auchan deals expand footprint through independent-merchant franchise scale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Meal Benefits
- Gym Membership
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Discounts