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Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

The Finance Unit is responsible for and coordinates financial administration, accounting, planning and follow-up issues, as well as procurement and purchasing for the entire university. The Finance Unit consists of approximately 50 employees who work, among other things, with internal control and governance, planning processes, accounting, and procurement.

The Procurement Section is one of five sections within the Finance Unit and consists of five employees and a manager. We are now looking for a procurement specialist who wants to contribute and develop together with competent and engaged colleagues. We are located in centrally located, bright premises on Rosenlundsgatan, next to Feskekörka.

Job Description

The Procurement Section conducts all procurements above the direct procurement threshold. The procurements include both framework agreements and purchase agreements, for example goods, services, and advanced research equipment. The work is carried out in both Swedish and English. The university uses the procurement support TendSign and the e-commerce system Visma Proceedo.

In the role of procurement specialist, you are responsible for independently driving procurements through the entire process, from needs and market analysis to procurement strategy, implementation, and follow-up. You act as a qualified support to the operations in procurement and contract issues and contribute to the development of strategic purchasing work.

The role also involves:

• Providing guidance on issues related to procurement and contracts
• Collaborating with departments, faculties, and other units within the university
• Promoting purchases that are sustainable, efficient, and business-like
• Conducting internal training within the university
• Coordinating and handling several different procurement processes and projects simultaneously

Other tasks may occur, and the content of the position may change over time.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• A relevant university degree or university college education with a focus on law, economics, purchasing, or public procurement, or other work experience that the employer considers equivalent
• Several years of experience in qualified procurement work within the public sector and good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU), including experience of independently driving larger procurements
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, as well as good knowledge of English

Merits

• Experience of procurement in the Lab area
• Experience of procurement in facility management
• Experience of IT procurement
• Experience of procurement of research equipment within Life Science

Personal qualities

To thrive in the role, you are structured, analytical, and meticulous, with the ability to plan and prioritize your work. You are solution-oriented, pragmatic, and see opportunities even in complex situations.

You have a non-hierarchical approach, are happy to share your competence, and contribute to a good working climate. You are communicative, pedagogical, and create trusting relationships with both colleagues and internal and external partners.

In this recruitment, we place great importance on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is a permanent full-time position (100%) located at the Finance Unit on Rosenlundsgatan in central Gothenburg. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Probationary period may apply.

Contact information for the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Mazahir Hirani, Procurement Manager, 031-786 4127, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Trade Union Organizations

You can find trade union representatives at Gothenburg University here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare (https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare)

Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal by the last application date.

Application must be received by: August 9, 2026.

The university works actively for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned when the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be destroyed. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are sellers: Gothenburg University uses a procured advertising agency in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.