METRO Group Buying is the heart of trade at METRO Group. We procure the main parts of the assortments, bundle purchase orders and negotiate optimal conditions of delivery – for all sales lines. Working at MGB
In 2007 METRO Group Buying employed more than 2.000 people in 13 countries and at 19 sites. This includes the MGB Regions West, South, Central, East, the country subsidiaries Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and MGB Hong Kong as well as METRO Group Buying International as the international holding company.
No Trade Without Purchase
Strategic Buyer procure the main parts of the assortment, bundle purchase orders and negotiate best possible conditions with local and international suppliers. To meet the taste of the customer, the buyer must exactly know the customers' needs.
The Category Manager decides the buildup, presentation, advertisement and pricing of the products. Articles related to themes like "All you need for a BBQ" or "Baby, Kids & Co." are presented to the customer at one place – searching in different departments is not necessary.
Whom We Are Searching For
METRO Group Buying is becoming more and more international. This also changes the profile of MGB employees. Because today it is important to understand retail and employment in their global perspective. Flexibility, analytical skills, pleasure in taking over responsibility, and the readiness to accept continual change as a challenge are good prerequisites for a career at MGB.
