Unit Manager for the Procurement and Market Division

Division Mission The Procurement and Market Division is responsible for purchasing and supply matters with a focus on developing business acumen and control over our supplier market within all procurement categories and external supply chains. The division's mission currently includes government responsibility in the areas of procurement and purchasing as well as travel and facilities management. A review of the division is underway and the organization may undergo changes. The division has approximately 150 employees located throughout the country. Unit Manager's Mission and Responsibility Your role as unit manager involves overall operational, budget, and personnel responsibility. The operations you lead are responsible for procurement and purchasing in the categories of IT, HR, facilities, travel, communications, and interpretation services. In addition, the unit manages the agency's travel management including the administration of company vehicles and travel booking for job seekers. You are responsible for ensuring that the unit's results meet established targets. As unit manager, you are part of the division manager's leadership team and will jointly with them and the other unit managers bear responsibility for the division's results and development. You have an important mission to create a well-functioning leadership team and together with section managers drive and develop the unit, which consists of approximately 40 employees. The employees are located in Solna and Östersund. You enable high performance, employee satisfaction, and a good work environment by working in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's management criteria. You foster a culture characterized by trust, openness, and security. Your work takes place in strong partnership both within and outside your own division and in good cooperation with union representatives. As Unit Manager, you are a role model in living the Swedish Public Employment Service's vision and the state value base. Our Offer The position is a permanent full-time employment that may be initiated with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Location: Solna or Östersund. Business travel may occur as employees are located in multiple locations. Through our work we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society as a whole. More about working with us Basic Requirements for the Position At least three years of experience in management with operational, budget, and personnel responsibility University or college education with relevant focus for the role, preferably law with at least 180 credits/120 points, or equivalent. Alternatively, experience that the employer deems equivalent Multi-year experience in procurement and purchasing work within the state or other public sector and good knowledge of all parts of the procurement process Very good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU) Experience from working in a strategic leadership team and driving matters in dialogue with other managers Additional Merits for the Position Experience or knowledge of regulations relevant to procurement within digitalization and IT Experience in working with labor market issues Experience working for a state agency Experience in cooperation with both internal and external partners such as municipalities, business sector, other agencies, and regions Experience with geographically dispersed organizations Experience working to create good conditions for regulatory compliance and preventing and combating incorrect payments and corruption Experience or knowledge of the Act on System of Choice (LOV) Good communication skills as the role often requires cooperation between IT, operations, and legal The state value base guides us in our daily work. As an employee of ours, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening confidence in our agency. More about the state value base Beyond this, you have the personal ability and aptitude to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's leadership criteria. As a leader at the Swedish Public Employment Service you are expected to be: Responsible – take responsibility for the whole, create clear direction and good conditions. Action-oriented – translate decisions into action, be a clear and courageous role model. Results-focused – follow up, develop, and drive operations toward common goals. Application Does this sound like the position for you? Submit your application no later than August 31, 2026. Attach your CV where you specify the year, month, and duties for each employment. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully so we get a clear picture of your experience. If requested information is not provided, you risk being screened out. You do not need to send a personal letter. We will keep you informed throughout the entire recruitment process. More about our recruitment process. The position is classified as security-sensitive and a security clearance including background check will be conducted on the final candidate before an employment decision is made. We actively work to be an agency free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competencies are utilized and we welcome all applicants. We view it positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages. Welcome to us – we work for a Sweden at work! Here you work on behalf of the government for a well-functioning labor market. The goal is to shorten the time in unemployment by matching job seekers with employers. Our efforts are primarily directed at those furthest from the labor market and employers who are open to hiring those with the greatest need for support. We prevent incorrect payments and violations of the welfare system so that our tax resources are used effectively for what they are intended. We cooperate with many other actors and together we find solutions that make a difference - for a Sweden at work. More about our organization and our mission

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