Purchaser at Must

Do you want a meaningful job and contribute to a safer Sweden in an uncertain world? The changing global situation requires our defense to be strengthened, and the increased intelligence activities against Sweden and the Armed Forces are extensive. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) conducts defense intelligence operations and military intelligence and security services to support Swedish foreign, defense, and security policy, as well as for mapping external threats to Sweden.

Our Offer

We offer an important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security on a daily basis. We also provide excellent opportunities for professional development. With us, there are wellness opportunities that include training three hours a week during working hours and the possibility to maintain a balance between leisure and work.

About the Unit

The internal procurement section of Must is seeking a purchaser with a strong interest in supporting a complex operation with a high security awareness. The section is part of the finance department and is responsible for providing goods and services to Must's various operational parts through procurement and purchasing. The section ensures that purchases are made in accordance with applicable regulations.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will independently or with assistance from colleagues order goods and services against existing agreements and carry out direct procurements according to applicable laws, decisions, routines, and instructions. The role may also include contract management. You will act as support for managers and employees within Must regarding procurement and contract issues. The role will also involve continuing to structure and organize the procurement and purchasing area together with colleagues in the procurement section.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• You have previous work experience in ordering goods and services against agreements
• Very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English

Meritorious

• Post-secondary education in relevant fields such as law, economics, logistics, purchasing, or technical/YH education in strategic purchasing or procurement
• Knowledge and experience of purchasing and procurements based on the Public Procurement Act (LOU) or the Procurement Act for Defense and Security (LUFS)
• Experience in improvement work

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in purchasing and contract issues. You have good communication skills and feel comfortable having both internal and external contacts. You are service-oriented and a problem solver who enjoys developing and driving work forward. You have a structured way of working and the ability to handle various tasks. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

The qualifications mentioned above must be verifiable upon request through certificates, references, and work or selection tests.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, fairness, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Permanent employment (six months probationary period applies). Start date according to agreement. Work location: Stockholm

The position requires on-site work, and therefore there is no possibility for remote work.

For inquiries about the position or the recruitment process, contact:

Questions about the recruitment process can be emailed to hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se (mailto:hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se), please write “Purchaser” in the subject line.

Union Representatives

Union representatives can be reached via hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se (mailto:hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se)

Application Deadline

We welcome your application by 2025-04-21 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. In your CV and cover letter, we would like you to describe how you meet our requested qualifications and merits. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se)

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Armed Forces' headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the government and the Armed Forces with qualified decision-making support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Armed Forces' security. Our vision is “A safer Sweden in an uncertain world.” Must is a knowledge organization and offers both exciting and nationally important tasks. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, such as political science, IT, economics, engineering, mathematics, and HR.

A large part of Must's operations are classified, and we therefore ask you not to disclose that you have applied for a job at Must to anyone other than your closest contacts. Please read more about Must and our operations here.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

Employment with us entails placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.