We are looking for a Procurement Officer and Administrator

We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to an organization that monitors and ensures that human rights are respected and realized in Sweden. At the Institute for Human Rights, you will participate in the work to further develop an independent institute with the mission to strengthen the compliance of human rights and fulfill the role of an independent national mechanism according to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

About the Institute for Human Rights

We advocate for Sweden to respect, protect, and promote human rights. Our vision is a society where every person enjoys their human rights.

We started in 2022 and operate in accordance with the Paris Principles, which are the international standard for national human rights institutions.

Our work is led by a board with a director responsible for the operations at the office located in Lund. The organization consists of three units, and you will be placed in the management and operational support unit.

About the Job as a Procurement Officer and Administrator

The Institute for Human Rights is a relatively new government agency and is in a development phase. We are looking for someone who wants to both develop and support the operations.

As a procurement officer, you will independently lead and carry out procurements, call off from state framework agreements, and conduct direct procurements. You will lead the entire process from needs analysis to completed procurement.

In addition, you will be responsible for the contract model and support the organization in contract management and follow-up. You are also expected to develop routines and processes within procurement and purchasing, as well as educate colleagues in the area.

The employment mainly consists of tasks related to procurement and contracts, but the scope may vary over time based on the needs of the institute. You will work on formulating documentation for procurements, evaluating incoming bids, reviewing contracts, and providing advice and information to the organization. You will also work on development related to the institute's contract management as well as contract management and follow-up of existing contracts, in close collaboration with the institute's controller.

The position includes, in addition to procurement and contracts, other administrative tasks. Currently, there is a greater need in the registry with record-keeping and a need for work with internal communication and structure, but the administrative tasks may vary over time.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with relevant academic education, preferably in strategic purchasing, economics, law, or completed YH/KY education in procurement or another purchasing-related field. You have at least three years of current experience in independent, qualified work with public procurements and you have very good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU).

You have a good understanding of the business conditions in a procurement and an interest in IT and digitalization. You have experience working in a procurement system and a very good ability to express yourself in Swedish.

You have experience with administrative tasks and are familiar with various systems, especially as an active M 365 user.

Knowledge of one or more of the national minority languages, Swedish sign language, and/or one or more other languages spoken by many in Sweden is an advantage.

Approach and Personal Abilities

To succeed in this role, you need to be self-driven and take responsibility for moving your work forward. You are proactive and contribute ideas that develop both work methods and results. You can, with a structured approach, handle complex issues and prioritize effectively. You express yourself clearly and build trust in meetings with others, especially with suppliers.

You navigate towards a sustainable solution according to applicable regulations with the organization's needs in focus. You have the ability to handle uncertainty and risk and know when anchoring is needed.

You meet colleagues, individuals, and other stakeholders professionally and respectfully, show helpfulness, and adapt your tasks according to the unit's needs. You communicate openly and honestly, listen to others' opinions, are open, and provide feedback.

We place great importance on your approach and personal abilities.

Other

Permanent employment with immediate start or as agreed. A probationary period applies.

We have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions to create an inclusive recruitment process.

The Institute for Human Rights strives for diversity of knowledge and experience among its employees and welcomes all applicants with qualifications for the position regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability. We advocate for a recruitment process free from discrimination that provides equal opportunities for all.

We work in accessible premises at Mobilvägen 10 in Lund, with proximity to good communication opportunities. We do not see further adjustments as a hindrance. If you have protected personal data, please inform the contact person listed below so that we can handle your personal data correctly.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact unit manager Elisabeth Nordlund at 046-2873940 (limited ability to answer the phone during week 5).

We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

The application deadline is February 15, 2026.