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Working Student Global Procurement Food (all genders)

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LocationDüsseldorf, NRW, de
Work modehybrid
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentMAG Procurement & Category Management
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Oct 17, 2026
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Enrolled in university studying Business Administration, Trade/Procurement, or similar
Strong interest in food product development and understanding of HoReCa customer needs
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
Skills
MS Office
Excel
VLOOKUP
Pivot Tables
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible hours
Remote work
Mentorship
Gym membership
Employee discount
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
About the role
Start date: as soon as possible
Duration:  12-24 months
Working hours: 20h/week; up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible
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Support strategic procurement initiatives and business development projects across Global Procurement Food, including FSD-related analyses
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) as #ONEMETRO
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Analyse RFQ inputs and manage samples and contracts
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Organize supplier meetings and ensure smooth communication
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Monitor KPIs, analyse business performance data and deliver accurate reporting and insights
Qualifications
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Enrolled in university studying Business Administration, Trade/Procurement, or similar
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Strong interest in food product development and understanding of HoReCa customer needs (#UnifyingThePowerofFood)
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Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
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Excellent communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
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Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset
Additional Information
What We Offer:
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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.
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Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
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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.
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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.