Vacant job

Do you want to develop professionally and personally while making a difference for Sweden's defense?

The Swedish Armed Forces is now looking for a Business Analyst for a fixed-term position at our headquarters in Stockholm. Here you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to strengthening the Swedish Armed Forces' supply readiness.

About the unit

You will work in the Department of Business and Supply Management at the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, within the support unit of the Defence Staff. Our task is to support, direct, and follow up on the commercial operations of the Swedish Armed Forces, as well as to direct and follow up on the authority's supply flows. The department consists of a management team, a staff function, and four sections. As a Business Analyst, you will become part of the Strategy and Analysis Section, which comprises ten people.

About the position

As a Business Analyst, you will be part of the team strengthening the Swedish Armed Forces' strategy and analysis capabilities. The role involves working with various aspects of supply within and for the Swedish Armed Forces, with a focus on preparation and analysis work. You will work cross-functionally and collaborate closely with other experts in logistics, procurement, and materiel supply. To succeed in this role, you are expected to have a very good ability to absorb large amounts of information and data, and to analyze, summarize, and present this in a pedagogical and clear manner.

Main responsibilities:

• Analyze market development and commercial conditions related to supply.
• Compile and analyze large amounts of data.
• Prepare decision support materials for management.
• Contribute to the development of working methods.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and analysis materials for procurement, suppliers, and internal supply flows.
• Identify risks, deviations, and areas for improvement in the supply chain.
• Further develop methods for delivery supply and supplier analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• An academic degree in economics, logistics, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or education/experience that the employer considers equivalent.
• Good analytical skills.
• Very good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Very good proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in category-managed procurement.
• Experience working with risk analysis and managing risks in supply chains.

Personal qualities

We value that you are solution-oriented rather than problem-focused, and that you have a good ability to understand the big picture while simultaneously being able to focus on the details.

You find it easy to establish new contacts both within and outside your own organization and thrive in a varied and challenging work environment. You take responsibility and drive your work forward to achieve good results. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Merits

• Experience in supplier development or work according to principles within Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Experience in KPI development and follow-up models.
• Experience from supply work in larger or complex organizations.
• Experience in supply chain management or strategic procurement work.

Other

Employment type: The position is a fixed-term parental leave substitute for thirteen (13) months.

Work location: Stockholm.

The position is a civil employment. Individual salary setting applies. Degree of employment: 100% (full-time).

Start date: September 1, 2026.

Travel in the course of duty occurs. Work samples are included in the interview process.

For information about the position and the recruitment process, contact:

Martin Westman

Union representatives

SACO HQ, Camilla Robertsson

Swedish Defence Union OFR/S HQ, Kjell Tetzlaff

SEKO HQ, Lise-Lotte Larsson

OFR/O HQ, Arne Nilsson

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard: 08-788 75 00

Application:

Send your application as soon as possible, but no later than June 8. Your application must include a CV, a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, and answers to selection questions.

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

-----------------------------------------------------Information about the recruiting unit:

The Chief of Defence and the Director General are located at the Headquarters. The Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. As of 2023-01-01, the Headquarters consists of the Defence Staff, the Operations Command, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, as well as the Headquarters Staff Department and independent oversight units.

An employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with registry check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.