Purchaser at the Total Defense Research Institute (FOI)

The Total Defense Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analysis. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

Are you a purchaser ready for new challenges? Do you want to work in an innovative and exciting environment at the forefront of research in defense and security? Then the Total Defense Research Institute, FOI, is an interesting workplace for you.

About the Position

In the role of purchaser, you will work with procurement in a very broad area that includes everything from IT and technology to operational services and consulting services. Your main responsibility is to handle orders for goods and services that FOI needs in its operations. Orders are made in the form of direct procurements and calls from framework agreements. As a purchaser at FOI, you play an important role as the link between the internal buyers of the organization and the suppliers. The position involves a lot of communication with relevant parties and places high demands on service orientation and smooth handling of your cases. You belong to the agency's supportive operations but also have close contacts with suppliers for managing and following up on deliveries. Your placement will be in Linköping or Kista, and the work is primarily conducted on-site at FOI's premises.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

We are looking for someone who has:

• a high school diploma with a focus on economics, social sciences, law, or equivalent education that the employer assesses as equivalent
• several years of relevant experience as a purchaser
• experience in administering orders in Agresso or similar procurement systems
• good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing, in both Swedish and English.

It is advantageous if you have:

• experience working at a procuring authority
• basic knowledge of LOU
• experience with the procurement tool Mercell TendSign

As a person, you are structured and can organize and prioritize your work effectively. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills and enjoy finding constructive solutions to challenges that arise at short notice. You are service-oriented and like to see things through to completion. You should be a stable person as the work can be very intense at times. We place great importance on personal qualities in this recruitment.

What do we offer you?

At FOI, you contribute your knowledge to an organization that works for a stronger total defense and society. For you as a purchaser, this means supporting various projects in areas such as defense technology and security with orders for goods and services. You also handle orders for goods and services that the agency needs otherwise. Your work at FOI ensures that our clients, such as the Armed Forces and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, become more efficient, knowledgeable, and stronger in their respective areas.

You will be part of the procurement section that belongs to the finance unit. The section currently consists of four purchasers, six procurement officers, one procurement lawyer, and a section manager. Feel free to read more about what we do: https://www.foi.se/om-foi/organisation/forskningsstod.html (https://www.foi.se/om-foi/organisation/forskningsstod.html)

The position is a permanent employment that begins with a six-month probationary period. Your workplace will be in Linköping or Kista. Please indicate in your application which location is relevant for you.

We consciously work for a sustainable and inclusive work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us.

Do you want to be part of finding the answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application link by January 18, 2026.

For more information about the position, please contact section manager Henrik Ekholm. Union representatives are David Sundell (Saco-S) and Eddie Krusten (OFR/S - ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is placed in a security class, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security clearance, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates are requested.

As we are a government agency, submitted application documents are considered public documents and may be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcomed.