Procurement Officer at the Finance and Procurement Department

Smedjebacken Municipality is beautifully situated at the start of the Strömsholm Canal and offers a unique combination of the tranquility of the countryside and proximity to both the city and nature experiences. Here, there are good opportunities for those who want to work and live in an inspiring and growing environment, where community development and sustainability are in focus. With a strong sense of community, a rich cultural offering, and beautiful nature, Smedjebacken provides both a pleasant workplace and a place to grow and thrive. Welcome to become a part of us!

Welcome to Smedjebacken Municipality!

Our strengths are humility, dialogue, and short decision-making paths. As an employee with us, you will become an important community builder, someone who makes a difference. We are convinced that together we can live up to our values where welcoming, engagement, security, and hope for the future are key principles. Smedjebacken offers good housing, and our many associations, passionate individuals, and entrepreneurs contribute to quality of life, cohesion, and vibrant traditions throughout the municipality.

Finance and Procurement Department

We are looking for a procurement officer for the Finance and Procurement Department, which consists of a total of eight people. The department has two procurement officers and one e-commerce coordinator. With us, you have the opportunity to influence and make a difference for our citizens and our community. You will have an exciting job and become an important person in our organization. You will be part of a team of committed and knowledgeable colleagues, where everyone has a strong focus on the mission and development of the organization. We have a humble culture with a high degree of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ongoing development work.

Job Responsibilities

In the role of procurement officer, you will be offered a stimulating and varied job with many internal and external contacts. The work is independent but in close collaboration with other employees within the municipality's operations. The tasks provide a holistic perspective, where you will become a central person in the process. In 2026, the internal work routines and division of labor will be reviewed between the two procurement officers who will work together. This means that you will have the opportunity to influence the process.

Your tasks include planning and executing procurements from start to signed contract. The work encompasses the entire process from market research, preparation of procurement documents, advertising, evaluation of incoming bids, negotiation, and contract writing to assisting and participating in the follow-up and management of contracts in our contract database.

The work involves a project-leading and consultative role regarding contracts, procurement issues, and the procurements the unit is responsible for. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively, as you often have several projects ongoing simultaneously. Your experience and confidence allow you to comfortably take on the role of project leader, and sometimes you provide advice and support to the organization or conduct training within the organization.

Other tasks may also occur, and the content and conditions of the work may change over time.

We use E-avrop as our procurement tool.

Qualifications

At least two years of experience in purchasing or procurement according to LOU/LUF
Post-secondary education relevant to the field
Current knowledge of laws, regulations, and case law in the area
Experience working independently and managing your own projects
Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish
Experience working in procurement systems, project management, and strategic purchasing is considered an advantage
Experience in development work in the areas of digitization and AI is considered an advantage

Personal Qualities

You enjoy and easily collaborate with various actors but also have the ability to work independently and find solutions. We want you to be proactive, structured, and self-driven. You appreciate a varied work situation where you are proactive and can prioritize between several different tasks.

You are outgoing with a high degree of service and enjoy many contacts and are communicative both verbally and in writing. Furthermore, as a person, you are positive, diplomatic, and humble in your demeanor.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Start date is immediate, but we will consider any notice period.

We Offer

We offer a workplace in a welcoming municipality with engagement, security, and hope for the future. We believe in dialogue as a tool for development and value short decision-making paths and a humble approach. Workplace safety is a focus where the goal is for working life to be sustainable, healthy, and safe for all employees. Click here (https://smedjebacken.se) to read more about the benefits we offer.

We kindly but firmly request no contact with advertisers and staffing companies in the recruitment process as the selection of recruitment channels has already been determined for this recruitment.

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