Procurement Officer

Karlskrona kommun · plný úvazek

Karlskrona kommun, Karlskrona, Švédsko

In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. Now we are looking for you who wants to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities for development are excellent. Do you want to work with procurement that makes a difference for the municipality's operations and residents? Are you confident in your expertise, enjoy driving processes forward, and thrive in a role where you can combine law, business acumen, and collaboration? Then you could be our new procurement officer! The Procurement Unit is part of the Municipal Administration's Department of Finance and Procurement. We support the municipality's administrations, municipal companies, and municipal associations where Karlskrona Municipality is a member. At the Procurement Unit, there are eight of us: a procurement manager, six procurement officers, and a contract controller. We work primarily on a categorical basis, which means that employees are responsible for different procurement areas. We want to be a modern procurement function that works with quality, development, and innovation. Through sustainable, efficient, and coordinated procurement, we contribute to reducing the municipal group's total costs for purchasing goods, services, and contracts, while ensuring that procurements are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a procurement officer with us, you drive procurements in project form and work closely with the operations. You have a central role throughout the entire procurement process—from planning and preparation to implementation, analysis, and follow-up. You will, among other things: • plan, conduct, and follow up on procurements within your areas of responsibility • be a project manager and drive the procurement process forward in close collaboration with the operations • analyze needs and market, and develop procurement strategies and documents • provide advice and support to the municipality's administrations and companies on purchasing and procurement matters • educate and inform operations and other stakeholders about procurement and purchasing • collaborate with representatives from other municipalities and regions • contribute to the development of our work methods and processes • follow developments in the procurement field and help the operations adapt to new legislation • participate in the development of e-commerce The role involves many contact points and you will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to combine independent work with close collaboration in a team and with the operations. QUALIFICATIONS Education Relevant education or experience in the field that the employer deems equivalent. Knowledge You have very good computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft 365 It is advantageous if you have • experience with procurement in public sector operations • experience working according to LOU and/or LUF • experience with electronic procurement tools • experience driving procurements or other projects. Personal To succeed in the role, you need to be confident in your expertise and have the ability to independently drive your tasks forward. You are attentive, organized, and have a natural talent for creating good relationships and collaborating with different professional groups. The work involves being able to manage several parallel procurements and work tasks, often in complex contexts. Therefore, it is important that you have good analytical ability, are results- and quality-focused, and can prioritize and create structure in your work. You also need to be able to communicate your knowledge in a clear and pedagogical way, both verbally and in writing. We value business acumen, good collaboration skills, and a solution-oriented approach. We place great importance on personal suitability. Employment Type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: 2027-01-01. Working Hours: Daytime. At Karlskrona Municipality, you as an employee have a number of benefits. Some of these benefits are extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, wellness allowance, the opportunity to swim free of charge at one of the municipality's swimming halls, and a really good occupational pension agreement.