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The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is the leading, directing, and coordinating authority for civil defence. We ensure that society is prepared for crisis, heightened readiness, and war.

Do you want to make a difference and work with us to create a safer society? Then you might be our next colleague!

The Procurement Unit is expanding, and we are now seeking a Procurement Specialist with a focus on IT. This is a role for you who want to work with qualified and societally critical IT projects in a complex and developmental environment where requirements for security, robustness, and quality are high.

Your responsibilities and tasks

As a procurement specialist with us, you are responsible for planning, leading, and executing qualified IT procurements within areas such as systems, IT infrastructure, communication, and IT services.

You drive the entire procurement process – from needs analysis to contract follow-up. The work is often carried out in close collaboration with the organization's IT specialists and other key functions within the agency.

You work independently in close collaboration with managers and employees across the entire agency. The role also includes driving improvement initiatives and development issues within your area of responsibility, as well as contributing to the unit's joint development.

Together with your colleagues, you work to develop, streamline, and ensure the quality of the agency's procurement processes. You also provide support and advice to the organization on procurement matters.

Your knowledge and competencies

We are looking for someone who has:

• academic education in technology/IT, law, economics, or another relevant field, or vocational education in public procurement, or other education or experience that we deem equivalent
• at least five years of practical experience in public procurement/purchasing or other purchasing experience that we deem equivalent
• several years of experience in independently driving IT procurements
• good understanding of IT solutions, such as systems, operations, infrastructure, communication, licensing models, and security solutions
• experience working closely with IT specialists and translating technical needs into procurement requirements
• good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU)
• very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

It is an advantage if you have experience of:

• the Act on Procurement in the Defence and Security Sector (LUFS)
• technically advanced requirement specification
• supplier management and negotiation within IT contracts
• different types of procurement procedures
• working with information security in procurement
• contract follow-up
• conducting procurements in English

In all our work, both internally and externally, we act based on the state value foundation. As all employees and leaders with us, you are expected to act in accordance with the agency's approach.

The approaches apply in everyday life, crisis, and war. They should be seen as a whole and build on each other; collaborative – proactive – decisive.

Read more about our approaches.

To succeed in the role, we see that you are analytical and have the ability to quickly create a holistic picture in complex contexts. You are driving, structured, and deliver with high quality.

You find it easy to collaborate, communicate, and build trust in an environment with many contact points.

About the employment

We offer a permanent full-time position with an initial probationary period.

The location is Karlstad or Stockholm. Business travel is required.

The majority of our positions involve placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. In the event of placement in a security classification, a security clearance with a register check will be carried out prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Most employees at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are assigned to war duties.

About us

The Procurement Unit is a central function at the agency that both supports and directs the entire agency within the procurement process. The unit's task is to direct, develop, manage, and follow up the agency's work with procurement and contract management. Furthermore, it includes directing and driving the agency's procurement work and developing and managing associated system support, processes, and routines, as well as methods for follow-up of contracts and suppliers. The Procurement Unit is divided into teams. The unit is led by the agency's Head of Procurement.

All of us working at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are expected and required to contribute to increased gender equality and equal treatment for a work environment and a society free from discrimination.

Read more about our organization, benefits, and what it is like to work with us.

Want to know more?

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact the manager Hans Björk. Union representatives are Jörgen Mähler (Saco-S), Anna Anelius (ST), and Ann-Britt Paradis (SEKO). All can be reached via the switchboard number 0771-240 240.

Welcome to submit your application by April 21, 2026