Strategic Buyer

Are you interested in working in a large and well-developed procurement organization and helping to make the Swedish Armed Forces the best employer in Sweden? Would you also like to contribute to defending Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose? We are now looking for strategic buyers in Stockholm.

About FMLOG and the Procurement Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' procurement unit is located within the FMLOG (Swedish Armed Forces Logistics) and is responsible for the procurement and purchasing of the Armed Forces 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 work according to a well-established category management methodology.

The procurement unit consists of seven departments geographically spread across Sweden. We are now looking for strategic buyers for our External Goods and Services department. We are unpretentious, helpful, and value mutual trust. Our daily work is characterized by continuous professional development while we also recognize the importance of well-being and balance – therefore we apply flexible working hours and have the opportunity for training three hours a week during working hours.

Main Responsibilities

In your role as a strategic buyer, you will among other things:

• Independently plan and execute procurements of varying complexity from developing commercial strategies, conducting needs analyses and market research prior to procurement, as well as developing procurement documents, performing bid evaluations, and leading supplier negotiations while ensuring business integrity is maintained.
• Be responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with your suppliers and ensuring continuous contract management and follow-up with your suppliers.
• Build and develop strong relationships with our customers and clients throughout the Armed Forces organization.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position include:

• Academic degree in law, economics, logistics, purchasing, or a related field, or a vocational education with a commercial focus and relevant work experience.
• At least three years of current experience in conducting procurements.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have any of the following experiences:

• Experience in category-managed purchasing.
• Experience with procurement regulations LOU/LUFS and contract law.
• Experience in business negotiations.
• Experience in project management or project work.
• Work in large complex organizations.
• Work in organizations undergoing change.

Personal Characteristics

We value a person who is meticulous, stable, and solution-focused, as well as having the ability to bring people together and build strong relationships with your customers and stakeholders in a responsive manner. You have a very good ability to plan, organize, and prioritize your work. You are persistent and take responsibility for independently and collaboratively delivering good results. The ability to analyze and see the big picture to meet the procurement needs of the Armed Forces is of great importance. It is important that you are a team player and value the team over the individual. Great emphasis will be placed on personal characteristics.

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 located in Stockholm. Work samples may occur during the recruitment process.

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

If you would like to know more, please contact Mats Pålsson, Head of External Goods & Services, 070-695 97 78 or Carl Wadhagen, HR Generalist, 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 no later than 2026-01-12. Your application should include a CV and answers 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 performing their tasks at all levels of readiness. We contribute to increased sustainability by planning, storing, delivering, and coordinating the need for supplies and transport.

FMLOG's unique competence with civil and military expertise contributes to delivery reliability and availability.

Together we ensure that the operational capability of the Armed Forces is maintained nationally and internationally.

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

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

If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.