Junior Category Specialist - Procurement

Company Description

METRO is part of the international METRO AG Group, which operates in more than 30 countries with nearly 700 stores worldwide. Our mission is to support small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in the HoReCa and trade sectors, making us unique in the Serbian market from Palić to Niš.

We have been successfully operating in our country for 20 years, fostering cooperation built on teamwork and a shared focus on providing our customers with excellent service tailored specifically to them and their needs. METRO is a home of good and hardworking people, consisting of a team of 1,200 employees at 9 locations in 7 cities - Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Požarevac, Šabac, and Palić, dedicated to the success of our customers.

Job Description

Someone ready to shape what’s behind the shelf – turning data into decisions, negotiations into partnerships, and products into real customer value.

As a Category Specialist, you won’t just manage items – you’ll craft the story of your category. From building assortments and driving promotions to collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams, your work shapes what our customers see, experience, and trust.

What Will You Do?

• Build and manage your product category – from selecting items to negotiating with suppliers and finalizing the METRO catalog.
• Collaborate with Distribution Centers, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and other departments to ensure a smooth category execution.
• Track and update special offers for different customer segments (HoReCa, Traders, SCO), together with your Category Manager.
• Cooperate with the Layout team to implement product placement strategies in stores.
• Maintain up-to-date records of contracts and documentation with suppliers, and accurately update purchasing and selling prices in the system.

Qualifications

What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

• You have strong problem analysis skills – you connect data points, identify trends, and extract the essence from large volumes of information.
• You show empathy in communication, adapting your tone and message to different stakeholders and building strong internal and external relationships.
• You’re a true team player, eager to share knowledge, support colleagues, and achieve collective goals.
• You embrace a growth mindset – you seek feedback, learn from challenges, and stay resilient when things get tough.
• You are confident in MS Office, especially Excel, and well-organized in handling systems and documentation.
• You communicate clearly in both Serbian and English, written and verbal.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Private health insurance after 6 months of employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in wholesale
• Mentorship support
• Hybrid work model

We are a team with a capital M! As a member of this team, you will find a place for yourself – a place with many opportunities, a chance to work with mentors, support and motivation from colleagues, and daily contact with our network of professional customers – well-known restaurants, hotels, cafes, and retailers in Serbia. For more information about a career at METRO, visit our page: www.metro.rs/karijera