Strategic Purchaser in Medical Technology

Do you want to make a difference in an organization where purchasing impacts the entire societal benefit – and at the same time lead some of our most business-critical procurements? We are now looking for a strategic purchaser in medical technology. With us, you will be part of a modern category-driven purchasing team working with purchasing processes in Region Sörmland and Region Västmanland. We look forward to your application!

Responsibilities

As a strategic purchaser in medical technology, you will work in a modern joint purchasing organization in Region Sörmland and Region Västmanland. The role involves project managing the entire procurement process, from needs analysis to implementation and contract follow-up.

Your responsibilities include contract follow-up and building a business dialogue with suppliers and internal buyers. Based on our common goals, you will provide a resource-efficient purchasing process and be a knowledge resource in procurement law, business strategy, and stakeholder management.

In this role, you will handle varied tasks, both strategic and administrative. Depending on your experience and personal preferences, there is an opportunity to develop the content of the position to ensure you thrive and grow with us.

As a strategic purchaser, you will belong to the procurement unit, with around 20 purchasers, investment coordinators, and contract controllers. You will be part of a purchasing team alongside roles such as operational purchaser, tactical purchaser, and category leader.

About the Workplace

Purchasing is a common central function for both Region Sörmland and Region Västmanland, where you will be employed by Region Sörmland. We have offices in both regions in the locations of Nyköping, Katrineholm, Eskilstuna, and Västerås. We provide business support in all types of purchasing issues.

The purchasing operation is responsible for the regions' procurements of goods, services, and construction contracts with a procurement spend of approximately 9 billion SEK per year. We work in a category-driven manner, which means we group our purchases based on the supplier market to achieve the greatest possible benefit. Together, we work to develop the purchasing operation through effective resource use to support the regions' operations towards a balanced economy.

The purchasing operation currently consists of 42 employees divided into teams. Our employees have extensive knowledge and commitment to the entire purchasing process. You will be welcomed to a workplace that encourages environmental monitoring and business development.

We Offer You

• As a new employee, you will participate in our introductory program to ensure you feel part of our purchasing team as soon as possible.
• Opportunities for professional development through, for example, internal training.
• Wellness allowance of 5000 SEK/year.

Read more about what Region Sörmland offers you as an employee: Our Benefits - Region Sörmland (https://www.rg.sormland.se/for-medarbetare/varfor-jobba-hos-oss/vara-formaner/)

Curious?

Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree from a university or college in a relevant field such as law, technology, or healthcare. A higher education in medical technology and/or law is advantageous in the selection process. If you do not have a higher education, you may still be considered relevant in the selection. In that case, you need to have documented extensive experience in purchasing and procurement work complemented by education such as vocational training, university courses in the field, or other courses we deem relevant. It is an advantage if you have participated in procurement work/projects in medical technology in public operations where LOU/LUF has been applied. If you have independently conducted procurements or otherwise worked in the purchasing and procurement area with the application of LOU/LUF, that is also advantageous, as well as experience in market analysis and business strategy work in purchasing. We require good knowledge of the Swedish language, where you should be able to express yourself well in both speech and writing. If you also have an understanding of and can express yourself well in both spoken and written English, that is an advantage.

We have high demands for personal qualities and are looking for someone who takes responsibility for their tasks, has the ability to think long-term, and drives their own work forward effectively. You should easily create structure and have the ability to prioritize and focus on the right things when you have multiple tasks and collaborations to manage simultaneously. In this role, you need to understand and apply both business and legal principles and have a strategic perspective. When faced with challenges at work, you demonstrate perseverance and motivation with a focus on results. In your projects, you collaborate within the purchasing department and with other employees in both Region Sörmland and Region Västmanland. This places high demands on your ability to collaborate and that you contribute to a positive work culture and can communicate clearly and attentively.

Employment Conditions

Permanent, full-time.

Possible locations are Eskilstuna, Nyköping, Katrineholm, and Västerås. Start date and location according to agreement.

Since you support operations in both Sörmland and Västmanland, travel may be required. We offer part-time remote work.

Application

Welcome with your application by February 8

• When applying, please only attach your CV and preferably relevant certificates.
• You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment.
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process.

Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: Applying for a Job with Us (https://www.rg.sormland.se/for-medarbetare/att-soka-jobb-hos-oss/)

Selection is ongoing, and interviews are planned to be conducted digitally via Teams during the second half of week 7 and week 8 via the Teams platform.

We decline offers from those selling all kinds of recruitment services.