Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelors OR Master's degree preferably in commerce from a reputable University with at least 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of procurement function
• Knowledge of non-trade goods and services negotiations
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel