Buying Assistant

Company Description

• At METRO, we champion independent businesses through our 30 stores and the LaDoiPasi chain. We support local businesses by offering diversified multichannel solutions and developing strong, long-term relationships with retailers and HoReCa customers.
• We have been building successful careers since 1996, and our Top Employer certification confirms our commitment to constantly improving the experience of our colleagues by creating a safe and stable work environment with opportunities for professional development, including at an international level
• #METROVIBE reflects the friendly and optimistic working atmosphere! We are always with a smile on our faces, ready to go through any challenge together!
• We are 4000 #METROCHAMPIONS and we invite you to find out more and join the team!

Job Description

Are you passionate about purchaisings? Do you want to be part of a professional and driven team? You could be a perfect fit for METRO Romania as a Buying Assistant!

Join us and you will:

• Update data into the internal computer system (supplier files and items files), particularly ensuring computer recording of promoted products;
• Ensure the accuracy of the data concerning suppliers and items, entered into the data management system;
• Follow-up on the different contracts concluded with suppliers;
• Ensure that all orders sent to stores are sufficient in order to reach the sales targets;
• Control the stocks' level and, in case of anomalies, notifying the Category Manager;
• Take part in the drawing up of METRO catalogues for the department he/ she is part of;
• Constantly check the studies and market analyzes.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role and to enjoy your morning coffee with great colleagues, you will need:

• Strong communication skills, autonomy, proactiveness and ambition;
• Ability to work across organizations and in a challenging retail environment;
• Communication and negotiation skills;
• Team work oriented but yet independent;
• Proficiency in English;
• Bachelor/ Master's degree University degree, preferably in economics;
• Computer literacy (MS Office, good command of excel).

Additional Information

We're ready to train and reward you as a #METROCHAMPION:

• Lunch and holiday are provided by us through meal vouchers and holiday bonus;
• Your health is a priority for us, that's why you benefit from private medical insurance;
• Your performance is rewarded with team or individual bonuses;
• You get extra days off for various occasions;
• You have access to psychological, financial and legal counselling for you and your family;
• You get holiday and special occasion bonuses (Christmas, Easter, 1st of June);
• You get a referral bonus for new #METROCHAMPIONS for our team;
• You get discounts on medical and sports subscriptions;
• We value stability and reward it with extra vacation days and loyalty bonuses.