Strategic Procurement Specialist, IGS to Coop Trading A/S

Coop Trading A/S; Region Hovedstaden; Hybrid; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fleksibilitet til hjemmearbejde

Travel i Norden

Internationelt samarbejde

Job summary

Coop Trading A/S i København søger en Strategisk Indkøbsspecialist for indirekte varer og tjenesteydelser (IGS) til at udvikle styringsplaner og projekter på tværs af Norden. Du samarbejder tæt med kolleger i fire lande og rapporterer til Head of Procurement, Nonfood.

Stillingen kræver 1–5 års erfaring, stærke analytiske evner og evnen til at omdanne indsigter til konkrete anbefalinger. Dine arbejdsopgaver inkluderer leverandørforhandlinger, kontraktstyring og optimering af processer.

Qualifications

• 1-5 års erfaring inden for indkøb, strategisk sourcing eller relateret område
• Erfaring med leverandørrelationer og forhandling
• Gode analysetal og evne til at omsætte indsigt til konkrete anbefalinger
• Erfaring med tværfaglige interessenter i en forandringsproces
• Kendskab til indkøbsprocesser, sourcing-metoder og kontraktstyring
• Erfaring med data, Excel, og indkøbsrelaterede systemer
• Engelsk fuldt professionelt og mindst et nordisk sprog

Responsibilities

• Udvikle og gennemføre kategoriplaner og sourcingstrategier for indirekte varer og tjenester
• Leverer omkostningsbesparelser og arbejdskapitalforbedringer
• Styrer end-to-end sourcingprojekter fra analyse til implementering
• Forhandle og styre kommercielle aftaler i overensstemmelse med indkøbsstyring
• Opbygge og vedligeholde leverandørrelationer og drive forbedringer
• Tilbyde strategisk indkøbsstøtte til interne interessenter i Norden
• Anvende markedsindsigt og dataanalyse til beslutninger og muligheder
• Støtte procesforbedringer og videreudvikling af indkøbsværktøjer og bedste praksis

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relations

Data analysis

Excel

Procurement systems

Cross-functional

English

Nordic languages

Tools

Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Strategic Procurement Specialist, IGS to Coop Trading A/S Jobbeskrivelse Strategic Procurement Specialist, IGS to Coop Trading A/S Coop Trading Annonce slut: 27.11.2026

Strategic Procurement Specialist – Indirect Goods & Services

Do you find motivation in building value through teamwork, strategic sourcing, and productive supplier partnerships? Would you like to help shape procurement decisions across Nordic retail organizations and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable business? Then keep reading.

As our new Procurement Specialist, Indirect Goods & Services (IGS), you will play an important role in developing category plans, managing sourcing projects, and partnering with colleagues across the Nordic markets to identify opportunities and deliver value.

As a member of our Indirect Goods & Services (IGS) team, you will report to the Head of Procurement, Nonfood and contribute to advancing the IGS agenda throughout the Nordics.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute category plans and sourcing strategies across assigned indirect goods and services categories
• Deliver cost savings, working capital improvements, and other value-creation initiatives
• Manage end-to-end sourcing projects, including analysis, tender management, supplier selection, negotiation, and implementation
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with procurement governance and policies
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships, promoting performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic procurement support and advisory to internal stakeholders across the Nordic organizations
• Utilize market insights, benchmarking, and data analysis to support decision-making and identify new opportunities
• Support process enhancements and contribute to the continued evolution of procurement tools and best practices

What we're looking for

• 1-5 years of experience within procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a related commercial discipline
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to turn insights into practical recommendations
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a changing business environment
• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and contract management
• Experience working with data, Excel, and procurement-related systems
• Interest in IT/AI is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Professional proficiency in English and at least one Nordic language

Who you are

You enjoy working with people and building relationships across different functions and cultures. You combine strategic thinking with a practical approach and are at ease working through both complexity and change.

• Communicates clearly and builds trust with colleagues and partners
• Takes initiative and follows through on commitments
• Collaborates effectively across teams and markets
• Is curious, methodical, and open to new perspectives
• Stays organized while managing multiple priorities
• Approaches challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Works well both on your own and as part of a team
• Seeks opportunities to improve processes and ways of working

What we offer

At Coop Trading, you'll be part of an international and collaborative environment where you can help shape decisions and contribute to meaningful business results.

• An exciting role with broad exposure across the Nordic markets
• The opportunity to shape sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives
• Collaboration with experienced colleagues and stakeholders across four countries
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• A culture built on trust, teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement
• Flexibility and support for a healthy work-life balance

Workplace: Our office is located at Skelbækgade 2, 1717 Copenhagen V.

We believe that a positive culture is built through spending time together. Our Vesterbro office is therefore our primary place of work, while we offer the flexibility to work from home when needed.

The role includes approximately 20-35 travel days per year, including occasional overnight stays.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Procurement, Nonfood Michael Bjunes at [phone].

If you are ready to join Coop Trading's Procurement team, please send us your application and CV no later than 27th of November 2026. We review applications on an on-going basis.

About us:

Coop Trading’s purpose is to make a better every day through leading Nordic private brands for 27 million Nordic consumers delivering the best quality products at a fair price. Our portfolio encompasses both food and daily non-food items within our private brands: Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark.

Coop Trading represents Coop in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, as well as SOK in Finland. Through our private brands, we are proud to be present on every third dinner table in Nordic homes. On behalf of our four partners, we develop products for our private brand portfolio through innovation, product development, and negotiating Nordic agreements.

Coop Trading is a dynamic, responsible, and ambitious workplace. We are 140 dedicated professionals in Denmark and in Spain, as well as a network of trusted partners across the Nordic region. We work to challenge the status quo delivering the best and most innovative private brand products.

A cornerstone of our identity is our continuous commitment to fostering an engaging and appreciative work environment and to being an exceptional place to work.

We want to create equal opportunities for everyone and ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process. It is therefore up to you whether you wish to attach an application letter and a photo.

At Coop Trading, we aim to create an Inclusive and diverse environment, and we actively search for qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability or age. You will be part of a diverse and Inclusive company. where we see diversity as a strength.

Coop Trading is developing and sourcing products to make the everyday life better for 27 millon Nordic consumers by leading Nordic private brands: Xtra, Coop, and Anglamark.

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