Nordic Buyer to Coop Trading A/S

Do you thrive in a role where you are responsible for negotiations, securing competitive prices and building a competitive supplier base? Would you like to be a part of a company that aims to create a better everyday through leading Nordic Private Brands? Then keep reading!

As a Nordic Buyer, you will be responsible for different categories, handling supplier negotiations, market and data analysis and collaborating with colleagues and our four Nordic partners to deliver a competitive assortment in line with our strategy.

We are looking for two Nordic Buyers to join our Range & Procurement department. One position is in our Nearfood team and the other in our Food team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to help shape private brands across the Nordics.

Key responsibilities: The role covers a broad range of responsibilities, including:

Develop and implement growth, supplier and procurement strategies within your categories that support our Nordic Private Brands goals

Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices

Stay updated on market developments within your categories

Participate in trade shows, customer visits and supplier visits

Negotiate and optimize efficient packaging solutions in collaboration with our Supply Chain team

Organize inspiration days

Conduct analyses focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within your categories

Focus on understanding and enhancing sustainability

Develop and maintain Product and Price Lists (PPLs)

To thrive in this role, we imagine that you:

Have a relevant educational background for example in Purchasing and Supply Management or something similar

Are looking for your first job or have a few years of experience within procurement

Are skilled at communicating and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Are comfortable working with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of one or more Nordic languages is an advantage

Knowledge TCO, ESG, packaging e.g. is an advantage

Personal competencies:

Curious and motivated to learn

Commercially minded

Structured and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on tasks

A team player who enjoys cross-functional collaboration

Skilled at building positive stakeholder relationships

Self-driven with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership

Interested in challenging the status quo and finding smarter ways of working

What we offer:

A company where people know one another well and the culture is informal

At the same time, you will be part of a larger Nordic setup, working with our four partners in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. So, while you will get to know your colleagues at our Vesterbro office well, you will build a broad network and collaborate with many different stakeholders across the Nordics

Develop both personally and professionally, learning from skilled colleagues along the way

Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the future of Nordic private brands for millions of consumers

A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values your well-being and where you can be exactly who you are

If you are ready to join Coop Trading, please send us your CV no later than 20th of November 2026. However, we review applications on an ongoing basis.

Place of work: Vesterbro, Copenhagen

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

The role involves 30-40 travel days per year, including occasional overnight stays.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Louise Fisker Langkilde at +45 27772463 and Cathrine Bohnstedt Overby at +4527772509.

If you prefer either the Nearfood or Food team, please indicate this in your application.

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.