Purchaser

Purchaser Are you interested in working in a large and well-developed procurement organization and contributing to making the Swedish Armed Forces the best employer in Sweden? Do you also want to help defend Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose? We are now looking for a purchaser in Stockholm. About the Unit The procurement unit of the Swedish Armed Forces is part of the FMLOG (Swedish Armed Forces Logistics) and is responsible for the Armed Forces' procurements and purchases in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. The work we carry out is crucial for the Armed Forces' supply as well as strategic and operational success. We operate according to an established category management methodology and continuously work on competence development. The procurement unit consists of seven departments geographically spread across Sweden. We are currently seeking purchasers for our External Goods & Services department. We are unpretentious, helpful, and value mutual trust. With us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks and develop within the field of procurement with a focus on business acumen. We value mutual trust, and you will have both personal responsibility and good opportunities to work in a team. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the chance to belong to a team that is unpretentious and helpful. In addition to exciting tasks, we offer other attractive benefits within the Armed Forces. A highly appreciated benefit is, for example, the opportunity for wellness activities during work hours for three hours a week. While we work hard to achieve our goals, we also value a balance between work and leisure. Main Responsibilities In your role as a purchaser, you will, among other things: • Execute orders and call-offs on contracts within assigned areas. • Conduct procurements for amounts below the direct procurement threshold according to applicable laws, decisions, routines, and instructions. • You will also perform renewed competitive bidding and participate in project work. • The work includes investigating incoming assignments (orders/needs) regarding status (approval, delivery, channel selection, etc.). • Facilitate invoice management through correct purchase orders, order confirmations, and deviation handling. • Continuously support the ordering customer regarding laws, decisions, guidelines, and instructions. Qualifications Required qualifications for the position include: • A three-year upper secondary education with a focus on economics, procurement, natural sciences, or social sciences, or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way. • Post-secondary education in relevant fields such as economics and logistics. YH education in strategic procurement or purchasing. • Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU) or the Procurement Act for Defense and Security (LUFS). • Solid knowledge of MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. • Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. Meritorious It is advantageous if you have any of the following experiences: • Experience in call-off and procurement tasks, specifically within the service sector. • Experience with SAP or other complex systems. • Work in large complex organizations. • Experience working in organizations undergoing change. Personal Attributes We value a person who is customer-focused, service-oriented, and enjoys working in a team. You have the ability to work at a fast pace, make the right priorities, and deliver with high quality. As a person, you are stable, flexible, and loyal. You are persistent and take responsibility for delivering good results independently and collaboratively. Others describe you as positive and easy to collaborate with. You enjoy helping others and providing solutions that lead to good business outcomes. Great emphasis will be placed on personal attributes. Other Start date as soon as possible by agreement. The position is a permanent employment that begins with a six-month probationary period. The position is based in Stockholm. Work samples may be required during the recruitment process. Inquiries about the position and the recruitment process If you would like to know more, please contact Mats Pålsson, Head of External Goods & Services, at 070-695 97 78 or Carl Wadhagen, HR Generalist, at 070-840 34 51. Union Representatives All can be reached via the switchboard: 08-788 75 00. SEKO Eva-Britt Steen SACO-s Madeleine Bagge Defense Union OFR/S Helena Strid OFR/O Stefan Joon. Application Deadline We warmly welcome your application by no later than December 8, 2025. Your application should include a CV and responses to the specified selection questions. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: FMLOG supports combat units in carrying out their tasks at all levels of preparedness. We contribute to increased sustainability by planning, storing, delivering, and coordinating the need for supplies and transport. FMLOG's unique expertise with civilian and military knowledge contributes to delivery reliability and availability. Together, we ensure that the operational capability