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At the Social Administration Center, we work every day to improve the daily lives of residents in central Gothenburg. Our assignments in the social sector are many and range from regulatory activities to promotional and preventive measures. We work locally but also have operations that target the entire city to meet the needs of our residents. We aim to create an equitable and effective social service with a focus on early interventions for a more equal city.

If you are looking for purpose and meaning in your journey and want to work in central Gothenburg - join us!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now looking for a dedicated and competent procurement coordinator for the finance department at the Social Administration Center.

You will be one of the two procurement coordinators in the administration, and together you will be the administration's specialists in procurement issues. You will lead and support the administration's operations towards sustainable and effective purchases. The work is also carried out in close collaboration with procurement administrators, managers, and buyers. Our administration performs many different types of purchases, providing you with an exciting work environment and the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is at the heart of social development.

Your responsibilities include:

• Renewed competitive bidding, direct procurements, and service purchases.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies.
• Working on improvement efforts and internal control of the procurement process.
• Reviewing and following up contracts with suppliers.
• Local operational support (LVS) in Proceedo.
• Responsible for training within the procurement process.
• Supporting and leading the administration's procurement network.
• Carrying out assignments, analyses, investigations, and handling matters within the finance, procurement, and contract areas.
• Driving development work and leading projects within your area.

We offer you a dynamic work environment with competent and helpful colleagues where you have the opportunity to influence and develop.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with post-secondary education in procurement/contracting or a university degree in economics, or other education that the employer assesses as equivalent. We also require that you have good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU) and the regulations that apply to purchases/orders on framework agreements. Experience in independent work within the procurement/contracting area is also a requirement.

It is considered meritorious if you have good knowledge of the procurement system Proceedo. Experience working in the social services area is also seen as an advantage.

To be the right person for the job, you need to be analytical, structured, and have good pedagogical skills. You have the ability to see connections and can draw logical conclusions from limited and/or complex information. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You ensure that work is completed on time and follow up on results.

You can work both independently and collaboratively. You understand the common mission and work to make it as good as possible. To thrive in the position, you also need to enjoy change work. You can quickly change your perspective and approach and see opportunities in changes.

Finally, you are also communicative and skilled in both spoken and written communication. You are comfortable handling many internal and external contacts and adapt your communication to the recipient, target group, and situation.

OTHER

The position will be filled if the necessary decisions are made.

In this recruitment, you will be asked to answer a number of questions where you describe your knowledge in the area instead of sending a personal letter.

The City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for the residents, visitors, and businesses of Gothenburg. As an employee of the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you have the opportunity for interesting and meaningful tasks.

The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination.

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly but firmly ask not to be contacted for further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.