We're Hiring a Procurement Officer!

Trafikverket · Full-time

Ort enligt annonsen, Ort enligt annonsen, Sweden

Do you want to be part of making good business deals that contribute to a sustainable and robust transport system of the future? As a procurement officer at the Swedish Transport Administration, you'll have a central role in creating societal value through business-driven procurement, close dialogue with the supplier market, and developing long-term supplier relationships. Job Responsibilities We have a strong focus on business-driven procurement and maintaining good supplier relationships within the Swedish Transport Administration, and we aim to be our suppliers' first choice. As a procurement officer, you create societal value for citizens and the state by contributing to the infrastructure of the future. The role of a procurement officer involves being part of the Swedish Transport Administration's work to make good business deals. You will conduct contractor procurements and procurements of technical consulting services related to investments and maintenance of roads and railways. Through communication and dialogue with the supplier market, you create clarity and increased attractiveness for our business deals. In collaboration with our suppliers, you develop our business with a strong focus on sustainable contracting and a sustainable and robust transport system. You'll be working in a procurement department with approximately 80 employees, where we have both broad experience and a high level of competence. We have good team cohesion where everyone shares knowledge and supports one another. For us, it's important to enjoy what we do, and team activities are a natural part of our daily routine. Qualifications Who Are You? We're looking for someone who enjoys collaborating and is good at building strong relationships, both with colleagues and suppliers. You are communicative and find it easy to create clarity in dialogue, even when the issues are complex. You listen to different perspectives and adapt your communication based on the situation and audience. As a procurement officer, you need to be able to influence and inspire others by clearly conveying ideas and generating engagement around our business deals. You are solution-oriented and comfortable handling complex issues where different interests need to be weighed against each other to find well-considered and sustainable solutions. You plan and structure your work in a careful and methodical manner and have the ability to manage multiple aspects of a procurement from start to finish. Together with your commitment and desire to create good business deals, you contribute to developing both our supplier relationships and a sustainable transport system for the future. We're looking for someone who has post-secondary education in procurement, engineering, construction, law, or other education combined with experience that we assess as equivalent has some years of work experience in public procurement has strong ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing It is advantageous if you have experience working as a procurement officer/buyer have work experience and/or theoretical knowledge in contractor law (AB, ABT, and/or ABK) have experience with infrastructure or construction projects have experience working in government operations Additional Information Please attach your CV to your application. This recruitment process includes web-based tests as part of the selection. We primarily use email (from email address: [email protected]) for sending information and interview invitations. Check your inbox and spam/junk folder regularly during this period to ensure you receive all information from us! To prevent information about your application from being classified as spam, you may want to add our email address, [email protected], to your email contacts. Would you like to work partially remote? In this position, there may be an opportunity to work from home up to 40 percent of your working time. Initial interviews will take place digitally via Skype, tentatively in mid-October. Work Location: Solna For any questions about the position, contact recruiting managers Christina Sandin and Pelle Hovland; see contact information below. Application The questions you answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the initial selection we make. Unless otherwise stated in the job posting, we would like you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting cover letters as we don't include them in our selection materials. If you have protected personal information, you should contact the manager responsible for recruitment so that your application is handled according to special procedures. You'll find the manager's name and contact information in the job posting. In Procurement and Logistics, you have the opportunity to influence efficiency, innovation, and productivity in Sweden's transport system. You are part of the country's largest buyer, with an annual contract volume of approximately 60 billion kronor. Together with your colleagues, you drive value-creating changes and contribute to new smart solutions for both citizens and businesses. At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer together. We believe that a combination of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. That's how we best represent our society.