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About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will become safer and more secure for everyone. We are the agency responsible for prisons, probation, remand custody, and prisoner transport.

The Procurement Section for Property and IT belongs to the Procurement Unit, which is tasked with developing, directing, and coordinating the agency's procurement. The Procurement Unit also provides legal support and advice regarding procurement and contract issues related to tenders, follows up on contracts, and develops the agency's e-commerce. The Procurement Section for Property and IT is responsible for conducting tenders and following up on contracts within the Property and IT sectors.

Job Description

As a Procurement Specialist at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you are responsible for planning, developing strategies, and conducting procurements throughout the entire procurement process, from needs and market analysis to request for proposals, evaluation, negotiation, and contract follow-up. Procurements are often carried out in a project format where you, as the procurement specialist, may have the role of project manager and collaborate closely with representatives from the agency's operations.

You will also provide qualified support to other operations regarding procurement and contract matters, as well as manage contacts with our suppliers. The work situation is often complex and requires excellent organization and the ability to handle various tasks in parallel, as well as staying updated on the external environment and new legislation.

We are now looking for a Procurement Specialist with an IT focus for the Procurement Section for Property and IT.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is business-minded and strategic, with an approach that ensures both quality and long-term results. Your structured and clear working method creates security and efficiency in the procurement process. As quality-conscious and goal-oriented, you contribute to the development of the operations through well-founded decisions.

For us, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values regarding a human view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in people's will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute, through your approach, to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for you who have:

• Post-secondary education with a focus on procurement, purchasing, economics, or law, or alternatively other education combined with experience that the employer deems relevant
• Practical experience in conducting procurements yourself in all parts of the procurement process
• Experience with electronic procurement tools such as TendSign or similar
• Experience in purchasing and procurement
• Experience in setting and formulating the right requirements based on needs
• Very good computer and system skills as well as good knowledge of the MS Office package
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish

The following is also meritorious:

• Experience in business negotiations as well as purchasing and financial analyses
• Experience in category-managed purchasing work
• Experience working in a project format
• Experience from working within public operations
• Good knowledge of public procurement (LOU) and other legislation related to this area

Other Information

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal cover letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and the CV form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high requirements regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and that you follow applicable laws. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations.

Some positions are placed in security classes, and a security investigation with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. For some security-classed positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security investigation here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve mobilization at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about mobilization here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Individual salary setting applies.

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs are answered by the contact person specified in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of recruitment advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has procured agreements.