Kitchen & Cooking & Tableware Category Executive

METRO/MAKRO; Fatih; Híbrido; TRY 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Exclusive employee discounts

Wellbeing program

Multisport access

Counseling services

Learning & development

Descripción de la vacante

METRO Türkiye seeks a Kitchen & Cooking & Tableware Category Executive to shape product assortments and lead supplier partnerships within the gastronomy ecosystem. The role drives market insights, reports, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver category targets.

You will connect with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Logistics while promoting Turkish culinary culture and international collaboration within METRO’s global networks.

Formación

• University degree in related departments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related areas (preferably category management or purchasing in FMCG).
• Fluency in written and spoken English for steering global projects.
• Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office for executive summaries and decision support.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for strong customer relationships.
• Wanting to be a food lover and enjoy work life.
• Self-confidence and results orientation with good reporting/communication.

Responsabilidades

• Decide product assortment in line with trends and customer expectations.
• Lead day-to-day relationships with key suppliers: contracting, ordering, demand communication, delivery changes, back orders.
• Conduct market research to analyze new suppliers, products, and competitor trends.
• Prepare monthly category operation reports to review sales performance and actions.
• Provide content for METRO marketing campaigns reaching over 1 million households.
• Participate in projects exploring Turkish cuisine and promoting quality standards.
• Coordinate between category and stores; collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Logistics to hit targets.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Problem solving

Self-confidence

Result oriented

Learning mindset

Food lover

Educación

University degree in related departments

Herramientas

MS Excel

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Kitchen & Cooking & Tableware Category Executive

Add Value to Your Career in M’s World

At METRO Türkiye, we offer more than just a job — we create meaningful career journeys.

With operations in over30 countriesand more than30 yearsof strong presence in Türkiye, we combine global scale with local impact. We go beyond food retail. We preserve, develop, and carryTurkish culinary cultureinto the future.

As a trusted solution partner to the gastronomy ecosystem, we work side by side with chefs, producers, and businesses to create lasting value.We are also proud to be the official partner of theMichelin Guideceremonies in Türkiye, contributing to the global recognition of Turkish cuisine.

As one of thelargest and strongest companies in our sector, we continue to shape the future of food, sustainability, and responsible business.

Through our initiative“Equality in Our Kitchen”, we place diversity, equity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.We are also a proud signatory of theWomen’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Recognized as a Top Employer for 9 consecutive years and a Happy Place to Work for 4 years in a row.

• Be part of something bigger than a job — contribute to the gastronomy world as a trusted solution partner
• Create real impact where global expertise meets local culture
• Be yourself at work in an inclusive, diverse, and respectful environment
• Grow continuously through global learning platforms and development opportunities
• Receive meaningful feedback and be supported by strong performance processes
• Build a career without borders with international opportunities

We would love to welcome you to M’s World.

• According to the category strategy, with a customer centric approach, deciding product assortment in line with trends and customer expectations.
• Leading day-to-day business relationship with the key suppliers through supporting activities including contracting, ordering, communication of demand, volume, delivery time changes, follow up back orders.
• Conducting market research on regular basis to analyze new suppliers, products and competitor trends.
• Preparing monthly reports about category operations to review sales performance analysis and taking necessary actions.
• Providing content for METRO’s marketing campaign tools to reach out over 1 million households.
• Participating in our projects discovering Turkish cuisine and promote better quality standards.
• Providing communication between the category and the stores.
• Working collaboratively with Sales Department, Finance, Marketing, and Logistics in order to reach category targets.
• University degree in related departments
• Minimum2years of experience in related areas (preferably category management or purchasing experience in FMCG sector)
• Fluency in written and spoken English for steering global projects
• Knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office applications for making executive summaries and supporting strategic decisions
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for a sustainable and powerful relationship with customers
• Being food lover for enjoying every second of work life
• Having self-confidence
• Being result oriented
• Having good reporting and communication skills
• Open to exploring new trends and learning

Why METRO?

Your Birthday. Your Rules:

Take the day off and celebrate it your way.

Work Smart. Live Better:

Hybrid model with remote Fridays + 2 weeks per year from anywhere — because we believe in real work-life balance, not just talking about it.

Arrive with Ease:

Benefit from a wide service network for a comfortable commute.

Taste the METRO Difference:

Exclusive employee discounts and the chance to experience our own brands and quality products.

Support Beyond Work:

Access to psychological, financial, and nutrition counseling.

Better Together with Our Wellbeing Program:

As part of our wellbeing program, which provides support across a wide range of areas, our employees can benefit from services such as clinical psychology, nutrition counseling, physiotherapy, and financial advisory support. In addition, they can participate in online Pilates, yoga, and cardio classes free of charge.

Stay Active, Stay Energized:

Access sports and wellness opportunities with Multisport.

More Than Work — A Community:

Clubs, sports teams, and social events that bring people together.

Tools to Succeed:

We provide the technology and connectivity you need to do your best work.