Vacant job

Are you an interim manager with expertise in procurement and tendering? Are you driven by creating change and leading others? Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you! We are currently looking for an interim manager for a company in Malmö.

To ensure your application is successful, we believe in strong collaboration. At Novare Staffing, we offer you value through career counseling, interview training, and professional marketing of your profile throughout the process. Does this sound like an opportunity for you? If so, we warmly welcome your application now!

About the assignment

At Novare, we are a proud and approved supplier under one of ADDA's framework agreements in Sweden. We are now looking for an interim manager for a client in Malmö.

As an interim manager at the client's site, you will be responsible for establishing, driving, and further developing their category-driven working methods. The role involves ensuring that procurement and tendering processes are structured, evidence-based, and clearly linked to business goals, economics, and quality.

We are looking for a confident and experienced leader for this role. You have strong communication skills and can anchor new working methods and drive change through others. We also see that you are self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Requirements for the position

• University degree in economics, law, logistics, procurement, or equivalent.
• Documented experience in strategic procurement.
• Several years of experience in driving and developing category management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Experience in strategic work within large organizations, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in analysis work – spend analysis, current state analysis, risk analysis.
• Experience in developing processes, methods, and working practices.
• Experience in change management.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience from regions, municipalities, government agencies, or other complex organizations.
• Experience in contract follow-up and supplier management.
• Experience in change management related to procurement.
• Knowledge of public procurement legislation.

Assignment period and scope

The assignment is 100% with immediate start and initially runs until the turn of the year 2026/2027, with the possibility of extension. The location is at the agency in Malmö, with some remote work options available.

Application

Since the selection process is ongoing, the position may be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, please have your application ready now. The final application date is 2026-06-18.

Please note that we unfortunately do not accept applications via email due to GDPR. If you have questions or concerns about the position, please feel free to contact Miranda Nilsson at [email protected].

We hope to see you!

As a consultant with us

Novare Staffing builds careers and supports organizations. We are a personal and socially engaged company offering interim and staffing services to both the public and private sectors. Together with us, you contribute to a sustainable working life. We take personal development to a whole new level and are a unique employer in the industry.

When working as a consultant on assignments for our clients, you will have close collaboration with your consultant manager. You will participate in regular check-ins based on an active feedback culture where you develop your self-leadership and the tools needed to achieve your goals. There is also an opportunity for interim consultants with their own companies to work as sub-consultants and invoice us for hours worked.

Novare Group is one of Sweden's leading HR service companies, conducting approximately 600 recruitments annually as well as many staffing and interim assignments. Novare has been around for 25 years and was started by Investor. In 2014, the staff bought the company from Investor, and it is today owned by key personnel within the company.