Material Officer for Southern Military Region

Do you want to be part of something bigger and contribute to the defense of Sweden? The Skåne Group (SSK) at the Southern Military Region (MR S) is looking for a Material Officer for a civilian position located in Rinkaby. The position requires a high level of responsibility and integrity in line with the Armed Forces' values.

About the Unit

The Southern Military Region is one of four military regions in Sweden, representing a permanent military-geographical division of Sweden's territory. The military region is responsible for territorial leadership & coordination of operations, total defense planning, defense planning, intelligence and security services, and support to society. The responsibility also includes production and operational management of MR S's five Military Region Groups with eleven Home Guard battalions.

The Skåne Group is a military region group (MR group), a combat unit, and part of the Southern Military Region's command capability. The unit is located at several places in Skåne, and its main task is to train, develop, and lead the Home Guard's four battalions (46th - 49th) in Skåne. The Home Guard is tasked to operate across the entire conflict spectrum - from supporting society during severe stresses in peace to armed combat in war. The Home Guard is part of the Armed Forces' operational organization and constitutes almost half of the Armed Forces' personnel. The Home Guard units are combat units with primary tasks to protect, guard, monitor, and support society during crises. In this way, the Home Guard units form a national, territorial base for the defense and protection of Sweden.

Main Responsibilities

• Administer materials and vehicles in the PRIO and LIFT systems.
• Participate / be responsible for material inventories.
• Participate in Home Guard exercises.
• Handle orders within logistics.
• Conduct transportation of vehicles and materials.
• Order spare parts for units.
• Goods handling at local warehouse.
• Administer error reports and service messages.
• Procurement of materials and services.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Office.
• Driver's license class B

Personal Qualities

You have a good ability to work independently with mandate, are meticulous, and have a good ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. You have high social competence and share the Armed Forces' values. You are both service-oriented and results-oriented and have excellent collaboration skills. We expect you to have a high level of personal integrity and the ability to create and maintain trust. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in logistics and material administration within the Armed Forces.
• Experience and knowledge of support systems PRIO and LIFT
• Driver's license (Armed Forces), light and/or heavy wheeled vehicles/ tracked vehicles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Home Guard system.
• Familiarity with materials used within the Home Guard/Armed Forces.
• Experience from the Armed Forces in the form of conscription or Home Guard.
• Experience handling classified information.

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing value base. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal value of all people, fairness, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

• Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
• Employment rate: Full-time. The position involves weekend and evening work.
• Work location: Rinkaby
• Start date: By agreement
• Salary: Individual salary setting with a salary range of 31,000 - 38,000 SEK/month depending on education, skills, and experience.

Inquiries about the position

Christian Rix

Union Representatives

Krister Forsberg (OF)
Senadin Sela (OFRS)
Sven-Erik Borg (SEKO)
Maria Iglesias (SACO)

All can be reached via the switchboard 010-826 80 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-16. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Southern Military Region (MR S) is a combat unit and an organizational unit where the Chief and Staff are located in Revingehed. The organization consists of a Chief with staff, five military region groups for training and support of the Home Guard, and about 7000 Home Guard soldiers organized into eleven battalions and a number of independent units. C MR S with regional staff leads subordinate units, collaborates with regional and local actors, leads security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical commanders who solve tasks within the region.

The Southern Military Region's organization and operational area include the counties of Östergötland, Jönköping, Kalmar, Kronoberg, Blekinge, and Skåne. Read more about the Southern Military Region here.

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 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 review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.