Procurement Officer in the IT Sector

As of January 1, 2026, we are the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. The agency has two clear roles: we are the leading, guiding, and coordinating authority in civil defense, and we are the sector-responsible authority for the preparedness sector, emergency services, and protection of the civilian population. Our vision is "Together for a strong civil defense".

Do you want to make a difference and work with us for a safer society? Then you might be our next colleague!

Do you enjoy working on large complex procurement projects? Thinking innovatively and developing together with others? Then we have an exciting job to offer! The agency is now in need of a procurement officer.

Your Responsibilities and Tasks

As a procurement officer in the IT sector, you will be responsible for planning and conducting IT-related procurements of varying complexity within goods and services areas, as well as contract follow-up. The work is carried out in a project-like form or on assignment from the agency. You will be part of a team, but the role also includes being prepared to procure across the entire agency's operations.

The work entails being able to work independently in close collaboration with managers and employees throughout the agency. You will also have contact with other authorities, organizations, and various suppliers. You will drive improvement efforts and work on development issues within your designated area of responsibility as well as for the unit as a whole. Together with your colleagues, you will work to develop, streamline, and ensure the quality of the agency's procurement process. You will also work with support and advice to the agency.

Your Knowledge and Competencies

We are looking for someone who meets at least one of the following requirements:

• academic education in technology/IT, law, political science, economics, or another relevant field and has worked for at least three years in public procurement, or
• completed YH/KY education in public procurement and has worked for at least three years in public procurement/purchasing, or
• has at least five years of practical experience in public procurement/purchasing that we consider equivalent.

As a procurement officer with us, you are required to have generally good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and a good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English.

Experience as a project and/or assignment leader or having driven procurement projects in the IT sector.

It is meritorious if you have experience:

• working with any of the procurement/e-commerce tools available on the market
• in supplier management & negotiation
• in contract follow-up
• in IT procurements and have a good technical understanding
• in category management
• in conducting procurements in English

In all our work, both internally and externally, we must act based on the state value framework. Like all employees and leaders with us, you are expected to work in a task-oriented, development-oriented, dialogue-oriented manner, have good self-awareness, and contribute by being a role model.

As of January 1, 2026, the employee and leadership criteria will be replaced by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's approach for employees and leaders: The approaches apply in everyday life, crisis, and war. The three approaches should be seen as a whole and build on each other; collaborative – proactive - action-oriented.

It is important that you have good analytical skills and can easily create an overview and see connections. You are driven, stable, and eager to deliver expected results with high quality.

About the Employment

We offer you a permanent full-time position that begins with a probationary period.

Your place of employment will be Karlstad or Stockholm, and travel may occur as part of the employment.

The majority of our positions involve placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. When placed in a security class, a security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Most employees at MSB are war-placed.

About Us

The Procurement Unit is a central function within the agency that both supports and governs the entire agency in the procurement process. The unit's task is to steer, develop, manage, and follow up the agency's work with procurement and contract management. Furthermore, it includes directing and driving the agency's procurement work and developing and managing associated system support, processes, and routines as well as methods for follow-up of contracts and suppliers. The Procurement Unit is divided into teams. The unit is led by the agency's procurement manager.

All of us who work at MSB are expected to contribute to increased gender equality and equal treatment for a work environment and a society free from discrimination.

Do you want to know more? If you have questions, please contact Procurement Manager Hans Björk. Union representatives are Jörgen Mähler (Saco-S), Anna Anelius (ST), and Ann-Britt Paradis (SEKO). All can be reached via the switchboard number 0771-240 240.

Welcome with your application by January 29, 2026.