Vacant job

Do you have experience in operational procurement, material planning, or logistics and want to contribute to Sweden's defense capability?

We are now looking for a Material Handler who wants to ensure that the Swedish Armed Forces have the right spare parts and materiel available when needed. With us, you get to combine operational procurement, collaboration, and problem-solving in a socially important mission.

About Us

Swedish Armed Forces Logistics, FMLOG, is responsible for creating the prerequisites for the Armed Forces' operations through efficient logistics and supply solutions.

Procurement & UE is part of FMLOG Supply Unit Central and is responsible for the procurement and supply of spare parts for the Swedish Armed Forces' materiel systems. Through our work, we contribute to high material availability, increased operational capability, and endurance.

About the Role

As a Material Handler, you work with operational procurement and material planning of spare parts. You analyze needs, carry out procurements, and follow up on deliveries to ensure high material availability.

The role involves many contact points and close collaboration with suppliers, customers, technical managers, and colleagues throughout the Swedish Armed Forces. You drive issues forward, build relationships, and contribute to developing our working methods as the operations grow.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement and supply needs
• Handle requests for quotations and purchase orders
• Follow up on deliveries and supplier performance
• Handle delivery and quality deviations
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and technical managers
• Participate in the development and improvement of working methods and processes

Qualifications

• Completed upper secondary education
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing
• Good knowledge of the Office suite, especially Excel
• Category B driver's license

We would like you to have experience in

• Operational procurement, procurement, or material planning
• Supplier dialogue and delivery follow-up
• ERP systems such as PRIO or SAP
• Supply chain or logistics planning
• Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, or the defense industry

Meritorious

• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' operations
• Experience working in PRIO or SAP
• Post-secondary education in logistics, procurement, technology, or supply chain
• Knowledge of logistics and supply processes
• Experience in supplier collaboration and follow-up

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the role, you are structured, responsible, and have the ability to drive issues forward. You thrive with many contact points and easily build trusting relationships.

We also believe that you are curious, development-oriented, and see opportunities to improve working methods and processes. You have good judgment, take responsibility for the whole, and contribute to a positive collaborative climate.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

We offer you

• A socially important role with real significance for Sweden's defense capability
• Competence development based on operational needs and your career goals
• Three hours of exercise per week during working hours
• Flexible working hours and a good balance between work and leisure
• 28–35 days of vacation depending on age
• Salary supplement during parental leave

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Arboga

Start date: As agreed

Enquiries

For information about the position, contact recruiting manager Johanna Henriksson Tarkka.

Union representatives:

OFR/S: Håkan Antonsson

SACO: Pernilla Kjellgren

SEKO: Ola Andersson

All can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 40 400

Application Deadline

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-03. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

The recruitment process may take slightly longer than usual due to the holiday season.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

FMLOG supports combat units in performing their tasks at all readiness levels. We contribute to increased endurance by planning, storing, delivering, and coordinating the need for supplies and transport.

FMLOG's unique competence with civilian and military expertise contributes to delivery security and availability.

Together, we ensure that the Swedish Armed Forces' operational capability is maintained nationally and internationally.

In the Swedish 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with register control 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.

If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.