Own Brand Sourcing Specialist

As an Own Brand Sourcing Specialist at METRO Ukraine, your primary responsibilities will include launching new product assortments through effective communication with suppliers and internal teams like Quality and Buying. You'll co-create detailed requirement profiles, manage the product tasting process from sampling to result delivery, and analyze sales and performance metrics to improve product offerings.

To excel as an Own Brand Sourcing Specialist at METRO Ukraine, candidates should ideally have a background in supply chain management, marketing, or a related field. Having experience in product sourcing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in project management are also key. Above all, a passion for innovation and customer focus will set you apart.

At METRO Ukraine, you can expect robust career development opportunities as an Own Brand Sourcing Specialist, including access to leadership programs and online learning tools. Our organization values your growth, fostering an environment where you can advance your skills and take on increasing responsibilities.

METRO Ukraine places a strong emphasis on employee well-being for all roles, including the Own Brand Sourcing Specialist position. Benefits include medical and life insurance, a psychological support hotline, and a peer-to-peer recognition program, ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your career.

METRO Ukraine is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees, including those in the Own Brand Sourcing Specialist role. Our recruitment process is focused solely on skills, knowledge, and motivation while adhering to principles of non-discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

When answering this question, outline your specific experiences related to product sourcing, emphasizing any successful projects. Discuss how you collaborated with suppliers and teams, and the impact of your contributions on product launches or sales performance.

To respond effectively, share your analytical methods and tools you’ve used to track performance metrics. Illustrate how you interpret data to drive product improvement and make informed decisions about assortment strategy.

Talk about your communication style and any tools or methods you've used to maintain clear, consistent communication. Provide examples of how good communication has helped navigate challenges in past roles.

Explain your step-by-step approach to organizing a tasting event, from gathering samples to collecting feedback. Highlight how you would ensure alignment with both supplier expectations and the internal team’s objectives.

Share specific examples of projects where you collaborated with different departments like Quality or Buying teams. Discuss how you managed expectations and fostered teamwork to achieve common goals.

Illustrate your understanding of creativity’s impact on sourcing strategies. Discuss how innovative thinking has helped you in product design or differentiation in previous projects.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by explaining how you assess urgency and importance in different projects. Mention any tools or strategies you utilize to stay on top of deadlines and deliverables.

Provide a specific example of a sourcing challenge, whether it was related to supplier negotiations or product quality. Discuss the steps you took to resolve the issue and the positive outcome that resulted.

Share your insights on market trends that affect own brand development, such as sustainability or consumer preferences. Discuss how you think a sourcing specialist should respond to these trends.

Convey your passion for the role and how it aligns with your skills and aspirations. Mention specific aspects of METRO Ukraine’s culture or mission that resonate with you, reinforcing your enthusiasm and motivation to contribute.