A unique opportunity: Procurement Specialist - Fruit & Vegetables | Valencia

Coop Danmark; Uithoorn; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Positive workplace culture

In-depth knowledge in fruit and vegetables

Job summary

A leading Nordic retailer seeks a Procurement Specialist - Fruit & Vegetables to manage product portfolios in Valencia. The role requires excellent negotiation and project management skills, along with a data-driven approach. Key responsibilities include category management, leading supplier negotiations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have experience in purchasing, a basic understanding of logistics, and proficiency in English. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Solid experience within purchasing and strong commercial skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects across functions and markets.
• Good understanding of packaging and logistics, experience in Nordic retail market is a plus.
• Experience with fruit & vegetables is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Nordic languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive category management within fruit & vegetables.
• Lead negotiations and supplier base development.
• Monitor global market developments for value propositions.
• Ensure end-to-end execution of category activities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Packaging teams.
• Mentor Nordic Buyers and purchasing interns.

Skills

Commercial and negotiation skills

Project management

Data-driven mindset

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Join to apply for the A unique opportunity: Procurement Specialist - Fruit & Vegetables | Valencia role at Coop Danmark

Are you ready to take your procurement and negotiation skills to the next level in an international setting? We are offering a rare opportunity as Procurement Specialist, Fruit & Vegetables, based at our Valencia office. In this role, you will manage your own product portfolio, develop sourcing and negotiation strategies, and build a competitive supplier base for the Nordic markets. You will also lead tenders, finalize contracts, and ensure data readiness for smooth execution. Beyond procurement, you will contribute to assortment development, bring new product ideas to the table, and play an active role in shaping the fruit and vegetable category. Join a team of 9 passionate colleagues in Valencia, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a positive work environment are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive category management within fruit & vegetables, including strategy development, growth initiatives, and supplier management in close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Lead negotiations, supplier base development, and harmonization across categories to secure competitive pricing, quality, and Total Cost of Ownership
• Monitor global market developments and translate insights into value propositions, competitive assortments, and private brand opportunities
• Ensure end-to-end execution of category activities, including product specifications, pricing, master data, forecasts, and delivery performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Packaging, and Nordic teams to optimize packaging solutions and logistics
• Act as a trusted partner and mentor for Nordic Buyers and purchasing interns, contributing to capability building within Procurement

What we are Looking For

• Solid experience within purchasing and strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage projects and stakeholders across functions and markets
• Good understanding of packaging and logistics; experience from the Nordic retail market is a plus
• Experience with fruit & vegetables is an advantage
• Data-driven mindset with strong Microsoft Office skills
• Fluent in English; Nordic languages are an advantage

Personal Competencies

• Curious and agile mindset with a strong willingness to learn and adapt
• Structured, accountable, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player with a service-oriented approach
• Results‑driven, self‑motivated, and comfortable working independently
• Outgoing personality with the confidence to challenge the status quo

What We Offer

• An exceptional opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of fruit and vegetables
• A chance to work closely with highly professional colleagues in our Valencia office
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture with strong collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to contribute to shaping the future of fruit and vegetables in the Nordics

If you’re ready to take this exciting step and join Coop Trading’s fruit and vegetables team in Valencia, please send your application and CV no later than January 31st.

For questions regarding the role, please contact: Anders Lind, Head of Procurement, Fruit & Vegetables [phone].

About Coop Trading

Coop Trading’s purpose is to make everyday life better by delivering leading Nordic private brands to 27 million consumers. Our portfolio includes both food and non-food items within our brands: Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark. We develop products and negotiate agreements on behalf of Coop Sweden, Coop Denmark, Coop Norway, and SOK Finland – reaching every third dinner table in the Nordics.

We are 140 dedicated colleagues based in Denmark and Spain, working together with a strong partner network across the Nordics. At Coop Trading, we are ambitious, responsible, and passionate – constantly challenging the status quo to deliver innovative and sustainable private brand products.