Business Development Manager

GÖTEBORGS KOMMUN · plný úvazek

Göteborgs Stad, Göteborg, Švédsko

Procurement and Purchasing Administration Are you a flexible person who thrives in a role where you can combine analysis, structure, and development work with great opportunities to influence operations? Then this might be the role for you! About the job We are now seeking a Business Development Manager for the Customer and Business Support department. As a Business Development Manager, you have a central role in the department's development work. You are part of the department management and serve as important support to the department manager and unit managers by contributing analysis, coordination, and structure to both operational and strategic matters. The department consists of three units: Administration and Digitalization, Customer and Dialogue, and HR, Finance and Communication. The department's mission is to support and develop the administration's operations. The work is directed both internally within the administration and externally toward the city's other administrations, companies, and other partners. In this role, you will lead, coordinate, and develop prioritized matters based on the department's needs. You will, among other things: - Drive and coordinate development and improvement initiatives - Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities - Lead or support projects and process development work - Prepare decision-making materials, reports, process descriptions, procedures, and other guiding documents - Monitor results, quality, and effects, and suggest improvement measures - Contribute to the department's strategic development and long-term efficiency improvements The role offers a varied daily routine with many contact points and the opportunity to influence how we develop our working methods and our support to operations. We warmly welcome your application! About you We are looking for someone who has: - University degree in public administration, social sciences, political science, business development, or other education that the employer deems equivalent - Experience driving development and improvement work at an overarching level - Experience leading or coordinating projects, processes, or other development initiatives - Strong ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish It is a merit if you have: - Experience from the public sector - Experience in procurement and purchasing - Experience with process-oriented working methods and process mapping To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who is driven, analytical, and has a holistic perspective. You take initiative and drive work forward while having the ability to analyze complex information, see connections, and translate insights into concrete improvements. You work methodically and in an organized manner, take responsibility for completing and following up on tasks, and can prioritize between different needs. At the same time, you see the business in a broader context and understand how different parts affect each other. You have the ability to act flexibly. We also believe that you are change-oriented and thrive in an organization that is constantly developing. You have a talent for building trusting relationships, collaborating with others, and adapting your communication to the recipient and situation. Other information With us, you get to work together with skilled and great colleagues on a meaningful mission that impacts and makes a difference for many. We want our workplace to be characterized by dialogue and collaboration and to promote a sustainable working life with balance. We work in pleasant facilities in the middle of the city and offer employee benefits such as flexible working hours, wellness allowances, and cycling benefits. Göteborg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. Here you can find more information about, among other things, salary statistics: Salary and Compensation At the Procurement and Purchasing Administration, several positions are assessed to fall under the Act on Registry Checks for Appointments to Management Positions in Municipalities. If this position is one of these, more information will be provided at a possible interview. To those representing staffing and recruitment companies: We decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance. Interviews are scheduled for October 2 and 5. About us The Procurement and Purchasing Administration leads Göteborg City's procurement strategy work. Our mission is to ensure that the city's purchases are efficient, resource-smart, and sustainable over time. We do this by setting overarching strategies, procuring common agreements, and supporting all of Göteborg City with services within procurement, such as procurement analysis, training, and various types of consulting services. Göteborg City purchases goods and services for more than 30 billion every year. This makes us one of Sweden's largest buyers and with that comes great responsibility and great opportunities. In our centrally located facilities, approximately 100 driven colleagues work together to make a difference for those who live, live, and work in Göteborg. Want to know a bit more about us and what it's like to work at the administration? Read more on our careers page! Follow us also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gbginkop/