Head of FSD Company Sourcing (mfd)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Interface & Alignment

• Act as the primary liaison between FSD portfolio companies and the central sourcing organization and facilitate contact to group suppliers
• Establish structured processes and way of working between FSD Companies and METRO Group sourcing Trading offices and other METRO entities as well as supply chain functions
• Support and facilitate FSD Portfolio company access to METRO assortment including common sourcing own brand trading offices and local METRO countries assortment
• Drive profitability by improving competitiveness of buying prices and support FSD companies to build commercial USP
• Ensure alignment of local sourcing needs with central sourcing strategies and product portfolios
• Ensure quick access to information on product prices and landing costs
• Translate business requirements from FSD companies into actionable sourcing plans

Portfolio & Category Management

• Collaborate with OMDs and portfolio category managers to optimize and complete product assortment for FSD companies
• Facilitate METRO Own Brand growth in FSD companies and support building own brand strategy for FSD companies
• Support OMDs to identify gaps and opportunities in the current portfolio and propose improvements
• Support the development of sourcing strategies

Project & Process Management

• Lead sourcing-related projects across multiple FSD companies
• Drive harmonization of sourcing processes and tools where applicable
• Monitor and report on sourcing performance KPIs and compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with FSD company leadership central sourcing teams and supply chain functions
• Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between local and central teams including FSD Portfolio Management
• Represent FSD interests in central sourcing forums and decision-making processes

Operational Support

• Support issue resolution related to product availability quality and supplier performance
• Ensure smooth onboarding of new products into FSD operations
• Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams (MIS) to ensure end-to-end delivery

Success Metrics

• Financial benefit for FSD companies from leveraging METRO Group sourcing capabilities
• Improved alignment between FSD companies and central sourcing
• Increased adoption of centrally sourced products
• Enhanced sourcing efficiency and cost savings
• Positive stakeholder feedback and collaboration effectiveness

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain roles
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset we expect initiative and pro-activeness
• Good understanding of commercial priorities and strategic ambition; no silo thinking
• Strong project management skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive pragmatic business-oriented solutions
• Experience in FSD foodservice or FMCG industry preferred
• Familiarity with METROs central sourcing and supply chain processes and stakeholders is preferred
• Familiarity with METROs own brand strategy customer needs and sourcing processes
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Additional Information :

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours in agreement with your line manager 30 days of holidays. 
• Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• 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 many campus events.
• Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
• Comfort: Good transport connections free parking spaces JobBike. 
• Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension. 
• Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus support of holiday camps for children of employees.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time