METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees.
Goods Not for Resale (GNFR) department involves in activities including procurement, market search, and cost-efficient projects. Maintaining and analyzing procurement data for effective decision making and visibility.
This position would be responsible for:
- Assisting in procurement activities (GNFR) across the organization.
- Assisting in price negotiations and management of strategic indirect supply contracts.
- Managing vendor documentation including sourcing from new vendors, negotiating contracts and evaluating vendor performance.
- Coordinating with internal departments to understand their procurement requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Supporting in cost analysis and implement in cost-saving strategies and optimize procurement process.
- Complying group and audit guidelines.
Minimum Bachelors OR Master's degree preferably in commerce from a reputable University with at least 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Additional InformationFunctional Skills:
- Knowledge of procurement function
- Knowledge of non-trade goods and services negotiations
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in commerce, from a reputable university
- 2-4 years of relevant procurement experience
- Knowledge of procurement functions
- Knowledge of non-trade goods and services negotiations
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel
What We Do
METRO AG is a leading international wholesale and retail group offering food and non-food products under brands like METRO and MAKRO. It serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores, and develops digital solutions for its wholesale business.
