Business Expert Supplier Collaboration (all genders)

Company DescriptionWe Are Wholesale. We turn opportunities into results, shaping the future of wholesale.At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 85,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade.  We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.  Job DescriptionAs Business Expert Supplier Collaboration you lead, develop, and facilitate the Supplier Collaboration process and provide a single point of contact to ensure corrective and proactive actions towards suppliers at global level. Within your role, you will lead the development of the SCM Supplier Collaboration strategy, share, enhance and accelerate the penetration of Supplier Collaboration knowledge and best practices across the countries in respect of Process, Organization, People, System and KPI. You will manage the further development and improvement of the Supplier Collaboration Tool (SCOT). You facilitate its roll-out and adoption in all countries and with all suppliers. You ensure up to date market and industry knowledge on Supplier Collaboration and not only, able to develop and implement innovation and market best practice.Where Your expertise is needed:Steer global development of Supplier Collaboration practice, define and execute strategic measures to improve supplier On Time and In Full (OTIF) performance.Facilitate the adoption in all Metro countries of standard process and IT solution to monitor the Supplier Performance and create ground for further development and innovationLead international Supplier Collaboration community and facilitate experience sharing between the country organizations and global suppliersImprove the global collaboration with key international suppliers to reach higher service levels and deliver key strategic initiatives.Leverage generative AI tools to improve productivity, knowledge management, training content development, and communication within the Supplier Collaboration area.QualificationsWhat We're looking for:5+ years of hands on Experience.University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain management or another related subject.A solid understanding of international trade and supply chain processes.Proven negotiating skills in dealing with international suppliers.Problem solving capacity and analytical thinking skills.Well-versed in handling of MS Office applications.Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools such as Google Analytics or Looker Studio.Fluent in English (verbal and written).Additional InformationWork-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working 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.Ready to build what’s next? Find us at careers.metroag.de and follow us on Instagram (@metro_careers) and Linkedin (@METRO/makro). SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Supply Chain