Strategic/Tactical Consultant Procurement Specialist

Job Description The role involves independently managing the entire procurement and call-off process for consulting services, from request for quotation and bid evaluation to contract and contract management. You will guide internal requesters, communicate with suppliers, and ensure that procurements comply with LUF (Swedish Public Procurement Act), internal governance documents, and framework agreement terms. The role requires structure, business acumen, strong communication skills, and system proficiency. Job Responsibilities Develop assignment descriptions for resource consultants and project consultants, along with requirements, in collaboration with the internal requester. Compile and review bid forms and send call-off requests to framework agreement suppliers via e-Procurement. Answer supplier questions during the bidding period and respond to operational questions regarding call-offs and consultant-related agreements. Prepare evaluation materials and support the requester in the evaluation process. Prepare decision documentation for award. Issue and record agreements and purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers. Archive and manage call-off agreements, including extensions, budget increases, index adjustments according to contract terms, invoice handling, etc. Maintain contact with the security unit on certain matters concerning security classification, agreements, and process status to ensure a smooth and efficient call-off process. Liaise with framework agreement suppliers on contract-related matters. Support operations on other procurement matters. Work proactively to reduce lead times in the call-off process. Conduct and manage procurements under LUF using various procedures. Contribute your expertise to continuously improve the client's working methods, routines, templates, and processes related to procurement. Work with consultant master data and perform certain types of reporting and status updates. Procure framework agreements and contracts, primarily within the consultant category, using ABK09 as the basis. Mandatory Requirements At least one of the following post-secondary qualifications: university/college degree in economics, engineering, law, or behavioral science, or alternatively a KY/VHS diploma in procurement. Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement/contracting/call-offs. Minimum 5 years of experience conducting call-offs/procurements in accordance with LOU or LUF. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IT, construction, energy, or power/electrical sectors. Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement work. Completed at least 2 framework agreement procurements with ABK09 as the contractual basis. Minimum 2 years of experience calling off/procuring consultants from a procurement perspective as the primary job responsibility (assessed to be at least 50% of full-time). The work must have encompassed the entire process from development of call-off or procurement documentation to contracting. Meritorious Qualifications Minimum 3 years of professional experience calling off/procuring technical/engineering/IT consultants within the last 5 years. Minimum 3 years of professional experience calling off/procuring engineering services/land access/permits/teams within the last 5 years. Led and conducted at least 3 procurements using negotiated procedure. Worked at least 3 years on strategic procurement development with strong results, verified through interview and references. Your Application Does the role sound interesting and suitable? If so, apply immediately as we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. We can only receive and process your application by registering your CV in our portal. With respect to GDPR, we cannot accept applications via email. We look forward to your application! This assignment is part of Quest Consulting personnel staffing. About Us Quest Consulting is an authorized consulting firm with collective agreements, insurance, wellness benefits, and occupational pension. We specialize in IT, Engineering, HR, Administration, and Finance. Our mission is to be your personal partner, and that's why it's so important to us to work according to our core values where our guiding principles are to be Personal, Innovative, and Professional.

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