Purchaser with IT Interest at Must

Do you want a meaningful job and contribute to a safer Sweden in an uncertain world? The changing global situation means that our defense needs to be strengthened, and the increased intelligence activities against Sweden and the Armed Forces are extensive. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) conducts defense intelligence activities and military intelligence and security services to support Swedish foreign, defense, and security policy, as well as for mapping external threats against Sweden.

Our Offer

We offer an important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security daily. We also provide excellent opportunities for professional development. With us, there are wellness opportunities that include training three hours a week during working hours and the possibility to maintain a balance between leisure and work.

About the Unit

The internal procurement section of Must is looking for a purchaser with an interest in IT to support a complex operation with a high security awareness. The section is part of the finance department and is responsible for providing goods and services to Must's various operational parts through procurement and purchasing. The section guarantees that purchases are made in accordance with applicable regulations.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will independently or with the help of colleagues call off goods and services against existing contracts and carry out direct procurements in accordance with applicable laws, decisions, routines, and instructions. The role may also include contract management. You will act as support for managers and employees within Must regarding purchasing and contract issues. The role will also involve, together with colleagues in the procurement section, continuing to structure and organize the procurement and purchasing area. The work involves being able to work with technical IT systems and develop the purchasing process within IT as well as work with IT issues related to purchasing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Previous work experience in calling off goods and services against contracts
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Good knowledge and interest in working within IT environments beyond the Office suite

Desirable

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as law, economics, logistics, purchasing, or technology/YH education in strategic purchasing or procurement
• Knowledge and experience of purchasing and procurements based on the Public Procurement Act (LOU) or the Defense and Security Procurement Act (LUFS)
• Experience in improvement work
• Programming of various operational systems.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in purchasing and contract issues. You have good communication skills and feel confident in having both internal and external contacts. You are service-oriented and a problem solver who enjoys developing and driving work forward. You have a structured working method and the ability to handle various tasks. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

The qualifications mentioned above must be verifiable upon request through certificates, references, and work or selection tests.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal value of all people, fairness, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period
Start date: By agreement
Work location: Stockholm

The position requires on-site work, and therefore there is no opportunity for remote work.

In this process, we will apply rolling selection.

For inquiries about the position or recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), please write “Purchaser” in the subject line.

Union Representatives
Union representatives can be reached via [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We warmly welcome your application by 2026-03-16. In your CV and cover letter, we would like you to describe how you meet our requested requirements and merits. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se (http://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se)

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

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Armed Forces' headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the government and the Armed Forces with qualified decision-making support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Armed Forces' security. Our vision is “A safer Sweden in an uncertain world.” Must is a knowledge organization and offers both exciting and important tasks for Sweden. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, such as political science, IT, economics, technology, mathematics, and HR.

A large part of Must's operations are classified, and we therefore ask you not to tell others that you have applied for a job at Must except for your closest contacts. Please read more about Must and our operations here.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the 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.

The Armed Forces take advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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

To the application for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.