Strategic Purchaser

Do you want to work with exciting procurements and deals that contribute to strengthening Sweden's national security? Do you find it easy to collaborate and drive changes in purchasing together with others? At the Swedish Armed Forces, you will have a key role where your work makes a difference every day.

About FMLOG and the Purchasing Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' purchasing unit is located within the FMLOG (Swedish Armed Forces Logistics) and is responsible for the Armed Forces' procurements and purchases in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. The work we carry out is crucial for the Armed Forces' supply as well as strategic and operational success. We work according to a well-established category management methodology.

The purchasing unit consists of seven departments geographically spread across Sweden. We are now looking for strategic purchasers for our department of operational goods and services. We are unpretentious, helpful, and value mutual trust. Our daily work is characterized by continuous professional development while we recognize the importance of well-being and balance – therefore, we apply flexible working hours and have the opportunity for training three hours a week during working hours.

Main Responsibilities

In your role as a strategic purchaser, you will among other things:

• Independently plan and conduct procurements of varying complexity from developing commercial strategies, conducting needs analyses and market surveys prior to procurement, to developing procurement documents, performing bid evaluations, and leading supplier negotiations while ensuring that business integrity is maintained.
• Be responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with your suppliers and ensuring continuous contract management and follow-up of your suppliers.
• Build and develop strong relationships with our clients and customers within the Armed Forces' organization.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position include:

• Academic degree in law, economics, logistics, purchasing, or a related field, or vocational training with a commercial focus and relevant work experience.
• At least 3 years of current experience in conducting procurements.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Personal Attributes

We value a person who is structured, goal-oriented, stable, and solution-focused, as well as having the ability to bring people together and build strong relationships with your clients and stakeholders in a receptive manner. You have a very good ability to independently plan, organize, and drive your work forward. You are persistent and take responsibility for delivering good results. The ability to analyze and see the big picture to meet the Armed Forces' purchasing needs is of great importance. It is important that you are a team player and value the team before the individual.

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have any of the following experiences:

• Experience in category-driven purchasing.
• Experience with procurement regulations LOU/LUFS and contract law.
• Experience in business negotiations.
• Experience in project management or project work.
• Work in large complex organizations.
• Work in organizations undergoing change.

Other

Start date as soon as possible by agreement. The position is a permanent employment that begins with a six-month probationary period. The position is located in Stockholm. Work samples may occur during the recruitment process.

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

If you would like to know more, please contact Marilene Eckerström, Head of Operational Goods & Services, 072-985 56 34 or Carl Wadhagen, HR Generalist, 070 840 34 51.

Union Representatives

All can be reached via the switchboard: 08-788 75 00.
SEKO Eva-Britt Steen
SACO-s Madeleine Bagge
Försvarsförbundet OFR/S Emanuel Derwinger
OFR/O Stefan Joon.

Application Deadline

We warmly welcome your application no later than 2026-03-04. Your application should include a CV and answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

FMLOG supports military units in performing their tasks at all levels of readiness. We contribute to increased sustainability by planning, storing, delivering, and coordinating the need for supplies and transport.

FMLOG's unique competence with civilian and military expertise contributes to delivery reliability and availability.

Together, we ensure that the Armed Forces' operational capability is maintained nationally and internationally.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.