Business Coordinator - Public Procurement at Specsavers

Are you an experienced procurement specialist who wants to be part of an exciting journey in developing B2B business while taking responsibility for public procurement? Then this role might be for you! ABOUT THE POSITION We are now seeking a Business Coordinator for Public Procurement to join our B2B team in Gothenburg. In this role, you will have a mix of administrative and customer-facing tasks – with a focus on public procurement, while also working closely with sales and customers. As a Business Coordinator at Specsavers, you will become a key person ensuring that procurement is handled professionally and proactively. You will be the link between Specsavers, public authorities, their partners, and stores. The role is broad and varied – one day you'll prepare procurement documentation, the next day support sales with contracts, update the intranet, or ensure stores receive the right information on time. You will also have a unique opportunity to provide input and influence the procurement workflow moving forward. This is a long-term position starting with a one-year consultant contract through Academic Work. There are good opportunities for extension. It is a full-time position on weekdays, primarily 8:30-17:00 with flexible work options. Occasional travel to Stockholm may be required. We Offer - An exciting and developmental role with great opportunity to influence - A chance to develop routines and working methods - Broad work and the opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will initially focus on varied tasks such as administration, procurement, and sales. Over time, you will grow into a more dynamic role focused on public procurement and administrative responsibilities, potentially evolving into an Account Manager role specializing in public procurement. * Manage the entire public procurement process - requirement specification, documentation, follow-up, and dialogue with authorities * Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and drive proactive work to influence procurement direction * Monitor upcoming procurements and develop competitive documentation * Create and implement routines for procurement follow-up and documentation * Manage CRM systems to collect necessary information about contracts and procurements * Drive independent projects, such as updating training modules and improving internal processes * Ensure information flow to stores via intranet, including updates and internal manuals WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO - Have approximately 3-5 years of experience in public procurement - Are accustomed to working systematically and ensure processes function throughout - Understand sales and customer relationships - preferably with previous experience in a sales or service-oriented role - Are confident in taking responsibility, driving projects, and staying ahead - Have good system and data skills - you will work in Excel and SuperOffice - Have fluent knowledge of both Swedish and English, spoken and written To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities: - Adaptable - you thrive in a high-paced environment where changes can happen quickly - Helpful - you enjoy supporting both colleagues and customers - Creative - you find new paths forward - Responsible - you get things done and take on independent projects Great importance will be placed on your personal qualities. Our Recruitment Process This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all inquiries about the position be sent to Academic Work. We apply continuous selection and will remove the job listing when sufficient candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so these do not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. These tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process. COMPANY INFORMATION [The rest of the company information remains the same as in the original text]