Bakery & Delicatessen Category Specialist (Hybrid)

METRO/MAKRO; Bağcılar; On-site; TRY 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global learning platforms

Wellbeing program

International opportunities

Job summary

METRO Türkiye is seeking a Bakery & Delicatessen Category Specialist (Project Based) to lead supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage ordering, demand communications and back-order follow-ups. You will conduct market research, decide assortments, and produce monthly performance reports.

Collaborating with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Logistics, you will align category strategy with customer needs and trends, contributing to METRO's gastronomy ecosystem and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for customer relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail in a high-volume, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships and collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Passion for gastronomy and food.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supplier relationships through contracting, ordering, demand communication, volume changes, issue resolution and back-order follow-up.
• Conduct regular market research on supplier, product and competitor trends.
• Decide product assortment in line with trends and customer expectations.
• Prepare monthly reports on category operations to review sales performance and actions.
• Provide content for Metro’s marketing campaigns to reach over 1 million households.
• Coordinate between category and stores; work with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to hit category targets.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

METRO Türkiye is seeking a Bakery & Delicatessen Category Specialist (Project Based) to lead supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage ordering, demand communications and back-order follow-ups. You will conduct market research, decide assortments, and produce monthly performance reports.

Collaborating with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Logistics, you will align category strategy with customer needs and trends, contributing to METRO's gastronomy ecosystem and growth goals.