Commodity Insights Student assistant
Do you want to work in a dedicated team that provides analytics, insights and decision support? Then join us as our new Commodity Insights Student Assistant at Coop Trading A/S (20-25 hours a week).
As a Commodity Insights Student Assistant, you will become a part of the Commodity Insights team which is placed in our procurement department.
Today, the Commodity Insights Team consists of two dedicated colleagues and a student assistant. Our current student assistant has decided to do military service and therefore we are looking for a new colleague.
Our Commodity Insights Team ensures analysis, insights and advice to our Procurement Specialist & Developers within the development of raw material prices to ensure competitive prices. You will work with a wide range of raw materials, as our portfolio of private label products covers everything from salmon, oatmeal to cheese and toilet paper.
Your primary tasks:
• Analysis and monitoring of the commodity market and providing recommendations
• Preparation of decision support for our Procurement Specialist & Developers – including sparring with Procurement Specialist & Developers about purchase times, contract lengths, etc.
• Participating as support for Procurement Specialist & Developers on supplier meetings and on internal pricing meetings
• Validate prices and price changes from our suppliers in cooperation with Procurement specialist & Developers
• Development and maintenance of commodity models and factor price modelling to support colleagues in their negotiations as well as development of cost avoidance and risk management strategies
• Projects with focus on developing our capabilities within pricing excellence, consumer insights and/or market insights
To succeed in the role, we imagine that you:
• Are a student on a higher education programme in economics or similar
• Have strong analytical skills and can handle complex issues as well as large amounts of data
• Are structured and methodical
• Are an expert in Excel and with a good understanding of speech
• Have solid English skills (written and oral)
• Are eager to acquire new skills and share knowledge with your colleagues
• Can both work independently and be part of a team where sparring is an important part of everyday life
• Are a problem solver and you ensure that things get done
We offer:
• A compelling purpose to create A better everyday through leading Nordic private brands
• A team with a good team spirit and where we always help each other
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values your well-being and where you can be exactly who you are
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and collaboration with many great and skilled colleagues and partners
• A chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of private brands in the Nordics
Application deadline: Please send us your application and CV no later than 1st of February 2026 however, we will review applications continuously.
Place of work: Skelbækgade at Vesterbro in Copenhagen.
Start of position: As soon as possible
If you have questions, please contact Head of Procurement Michael Bjunes at +45 2777 2432 or Commodity Insights Consultant Graham Gross at +45 2777 2460
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, and SOK in Finland where we are proud to be on every third dinner table in the Nordic homes. On behalf of our four partners, we develop products for our private brands 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.
It is a cornerstone in our identity to continuously create and develop our engaging and appreciative work environment, reflecting our dedication to being a truly exceptional workplace.