Description
The Urban Environment Administration has overall responsibility for the city's public spaces and coordinated mobility. We work to create accessible, attractive, and vibrant urban environments and natural areas. The Administration owns and manages the tram network in Gothenburg. Approximately 900 people work in the Administration.
The Urban Environment Administration is part of the city development administrations in Gothenburg City. Together, we work to create conditions for functioning infrastructure, quality housing and facilities, an inviting public environment, and to make the city sustainable from all perspectives.
With us, you'll work in an administration focused on development, collaboration, and diversity. We offer benefits such as wellness allowances and cycling benefits – so you can combine an exciting job with a sustainable private life.
Work Tasks
The Role: Strategy Meets Implementation
We are now looking for a Planning Manager for the Contracts and Follow-up Unit. Here you work closely with operations and have a central role in driving, developing, and ensuring quality in our procurement, contracting, and follow-up processes. You will participate in and lead procurement projects within areas such as publicly funded travel, traffic technology, and mobility solutions.
You will have overall responsibility ranging from early needs analysis and planning, through procurement and contracting, to management, follow-up, and business results. This is not an administrative role. It is a role for someone who wants to take responsibility, make an impact, and get things done.
Your Main Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate procurement processes according to LOU, from planning to implementation with support from specialists in areas such as procurement, communication, and legal affairs
Manage multiple parallel assignments with clear governance, follow-up, and risk management
Manage and further develop existing contracts
Monitor contracts, suppliers, and deliveries with a focus on quality and target fulfillment
Act as an advisory support to commissioners on procurement, contracting, and contractual matters
Contribute to the development of working methods, processes, and follow-up models
Qualifications
University degree in law, economics, logistics, or other education that the employer deems equivalent
Several years of experience working with procurement processes, purchasing, or contract management
Good knowledge of LOU and experience with public procurement
Experience in project management or process leadership with clear deliverables
Very good skills in Microsoft Office
Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish
It is Important that You
Are analytical and structured, and ensure that complex issues result in concrete decisions
Are solution-oriented and comfortable in complex environments
Take responsibility and drive your assignments forward with a focus on delivery
Are communicative and relationship-building, and thrive in a role with many contact points where you build trust over time
Are innovative and want to contribute to improving working methods and processes
Feel confident making decisions even when all conditions are not fully known
Meritorious Experience
Experience working in a politically governed organization
Experience with supplier monitoring
Experience working within the public transport sector, such as public transit
Experience with procurement projects within IT or technology areas
Terms
With us, you'll have a role where you contribute to creating a more accessible and functioning city for everyone. You become part of an organization with a clear public mission and excellent opportunities for development.
We offer, among other things:
- Wellness allowance
- Flexible hours
- Centrally located facilities (from fall 2026)
- Several other benefits that contribute to a sustainable balance between work and leisure
Selection and interviews are ongoing – we warmly welcome your application!
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The Urban Environment Administration has overall responsibility for the city's public spaces and coordinated mobility. We work to create accessible, attractive, and vibrant urban environments and natural areas. The Administration owns and manages the tram network in Gothenburg. Approximately 900 people work in the Administration.
The Urban Environment Administration is part of the city development administrations in Gothenburg City. Together, we work to create conditions for functioning infrastructure, quality housing and facilities, an inviting public environment, and to make the…