Strategic Buyer at HEM

Are you a driven individual with a genuine interest in successful and sustainable businesses? We are now looking for a strategic buyer who wants to drive development and streamline our purchasing! If this sounds interesting, apply today as selection is ongoing!

At HEM, the purchasing department is a central and strategic function responsible for acquiring goods, services, and contracts in a cost-effective manner.

We ensure that our purchases comply with laws and guidelines, and that the procured solutions meet the needs of the organization and contribute to set goals. We are a team that collaborates on both large and small matters to drive continuous development of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Strategic Buyer, you will face exciting challenges with the opportunity to broaden your knowledge in the energy and environmental sector. Here, you will have great opportunities to develop and grow in your role by participating in exciting projects and being an important part of HEM's future development. You are a key person who independently drives processes in close collaboration with decision-makers from our various business areas.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct procurements in all areas of HEM according to LUF and LOU
• Contract management and follow-up
• Support the organization in purchasing and contract issues
• Contribute to improvement work, efficiency within the function, and contribute to the company's overall goal fulfillment
• Participate in relevant purchasing and procurement networks

Our department is driven by innovation and using legislation in the best way to contribute to the best deals for all of HEM. We have a fully electronic procurement process and are constantly working on digitization to streamline our flows. Decisions and contracts are signed electronically, and filing is done automatically. We are a team with a high ceiling, where we support each other in both large and small matters. Here, joy in the workday is valued.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a post-secondary education in purchasing, procurement, law, economics, or another relevant field.

To succeed in the role, we see that you have:

• Experience in procurement within the public sector
• Ability to work independently, analyze, structure, and prioritize your work
• Experience with e-Procurement is an advantage

We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to energy and environmental issues, who has the ability to translate ideas and requirements into tailored contracts. Experience from similar operations is advantageous. The work requires that you have good knowledge of Swedish and that you express yourself well both in writing and verbally, as well as understand complex linguistic materials and produce your own high-quality documents. You are driven, business-minded, and solution-oriented with high integrity and take responsibility for the entire procurement process, from planning and execution to subsequent evaluation and follow-up. We see that you are an engaged individual who is passionate about achieving results and driving change. If you thrive in an environment where creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration are at the center, this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop and thrive!

APPLICATION

Since we apply ongoing selection and interviews are conducted continuously, we would like to receive your application as soon as possible. However, no later than 2026-03-01

When HEM contacts you as a candidate, the message will be sent via email or SMS from Halmstad municipality.

As an employee at HEM, you are an important player in a team where everyone works towards the same goal, whether you work with heating, cooling, electricity, or waste and recycling. Together with your colleagues, you make a socially important contribution and help create a simpler everyday life for the residents of Halmstad while having a valued assignment based on job satisfaction and opportunities for development and enjoyable collaborations. Read more about us here (https://www.hem.se).