Do you want to develop professionally and personally?

Do you want to make a difference for others and influence the future of the Armed Forces? The primary task of the Armed Forces is to defend Sweden's democracy and independence. With a changing world where Sweden is now allied with NATO, new demands are placed on us. We are facing the largest growth we have seen in decades – therefore, we are looking for you who want to contribute to a stronger defense and share our conviction that Sweden is a country worth defending. A completely ordinary job. For the sake of freedom.

You will work in the Department of Business and Supply Management, which is part of the Armed Forces Headquarters. We work, among other things, to direct and focus the work with the Armed Forces' supply flows and to lead, direct, and follow up the Armed Forces' business operations (procurement and purchasing, sales, and rental), at all levels of preparedness, both nationally and internationally.

The department consists of five sections, and as a commercial officer, you will be an important part of the Governance and Follow-up Section (STYR), which currently consists of an engaged and competent team of six people, which will now grow to eight people.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of commercial officer, you will work cross-functionally and collaborate closely with other experts in procurement/purchasing, law, logistics, training, and other operations within the authority.

Your tasks will include, among other things:

• Complex strategic issues, primarily within procurement and purchasing,
• Tasks and investigations at a strategic level, mainly within procurement and purchasing but also in other commercial areas.
• Lead and participate in various work, preparation, or development groups, both internally and externally
• Monitor laws, case law, and regulations relevant to the commercial area to analyze, prepare, and propose changes within the commercial operations
• Develop internal governance routines and regulations for the commercial operations in the Armed Forces
• Be responsible for the department's commercial training within the Armed Forces
• Individually or together with others, analyze and respond to internal or external referrals, staff chief tasks, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant academic degree, preferably with a focus on business law, economics, logistics, or equivalent education deemed equivalent by the Armed Forces.
• Several years of relevant work experience, e.g., strategic procurement and purchasing work according to LOU within a government authority
• Current experience of independently being responsible for investigations
• Current experience of leading workgroups in larger tasks
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing (fluent English and Swedish)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is a team player with a high ability to take responsibility and work independently. You are solution-oriented, have an analytical mindset, and can see the big picture while also focusing on details. Your curiosity drives you to take on new challenges and contribute to creating good results. Furthermore, you have a good ability to create structure and can switch between fast deliveries and long-term projects. You communicate clearly and find it easy to explain complex issues. You easily establish new contacts both within and outside the organization. You quickly grasp the various demands and needs of the operations, enjoy a varied job, and combine high work capacity with job satisfaction.

We place great importance on personal qualities in recruitment and seek employees with the right attitude, values, and mindset.

Meritorious

• Current and relevant work experience in strategic procurement/purchasing (preferably according to LUFS), from the Armed Forces' operations or within the defense sector
• Training in strategic procurement, public procurement, business law

Other

The employment is a permanent position. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority. The position is a civilian employment. Individual salary setting applies. Travel in service may occur. Employment degree: 100% full-time. Work location: Stockholm. Start date: As soon as possible and by agreement.

Contact Persons

If you have questions about the position, contact the recruiting manager Maria Sedenberg Lindgren at 073-079 78 79 or via email at: [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact HR specialist Agneta Lund at 070-817 67 89.

Union Representatives

SACO: Stefan Ungerth
SEKO: Monika Danielsson/Lise-Lotte Larsson
Defense Union, OFRS: Kjell Tetzlaff
OFRO: Roger Ericsson

All can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-20. Your application should include a current CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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