Senior Procurement Officer (2 positions), University of Gothenburg

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University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Finance Department is responsible for and coordinates financial administration, accounting, planning and monitoring matters, as well as procurement and purchasing matters for the entire university. The Finance Department has about 50 employees who work with internal governance and control, planning processes, accounting, and procurement. The Procurement Section is one of five sections within the Finance Department and consists of five employees and a manager. We are now looking for a procurement officer who wants to contribute and develop together with competent and engaged colleagues. We are located in centrally situated, bright offices on Rosenlundsgatan, next to Feskekörka. Job Duties The Procurement Section conducts all procurements above the direct procurement threshold. Procurements include both framework agreements and purchase agreements, for example goods, services, and advanced research equipment. The work is conducted in both Swedish and English. The university uses the procurement support tool TendSign and the e-commerce system Visma Proceedo. In your role as a procurement officer, you are responsible for independently managing procurements through the entire process, from needs and market analysis to procurement strategy, implementation, and follow-up. You serve as qualified support to operations in procurement and contract matters and contribute to the development of strategic purchasing work. The role also includes: Providing guidance on issues related to procurements and contracts Collaborating with departments, faculties, and other units within the university Promoting purchases that are sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective Conducting internal training at the university Coordinating and managing multiple different procurement processes and projects simultaneously Other tasks may also 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 in law, economics, procurement, or public procurement, or other work experience that the employer considers equivalent Several years of experience with qualified procurement work in the public sector and thorough knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (LOU), including experience of independently managing large procurements Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish orally and in writing, as well as good knowledge of English Merits Experience with procurement in the Lab area Experience with facility management procurement Experience with IT procurement Experience with procurement of research equipment within Life Science Personal Qualities To thrive in the role, you are structured, analytical, and thorough, with the ability to plan and prioritize your work. You are solution-oriented, pragmatic, and see opportunities even in complex situations. You have an unpretentious approach, willingly share your expertise, and contribute to a good collaborative climate. You are communicative, pedagogical, and build trusting relationships with both colleagues and internal and external partners. In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on personal suitability. Employment The position is a permanent full-time employment (100%) based at the Finance Department on Rosenlundsgatan in central Gothenburg. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. A 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] Trade Union Representatives Trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position via University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. Application deadline: August 9, 2026. The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to 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 hiring decision. If you as an applicant specifically request that your documents be returned, they will be sent back when the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be disposed of. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with personnel recruitment. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of job advertisements.University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Finance Department is responsible for and coordinates financial administration, accounting, planning and monitoring matters, as well as procurement and purchasing matters for the entire university. The Finance Department has…

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15. 7. 2026

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