Information Technology Procurement

JobBusters AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Insurance coverage

Occupational pension

Wellness allowance

Benifex discounts

Flex pension

Lifeplan pension advisory

Occupational health services

Consultant Manager support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JobBusters AB is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist or Software Asset Manager to drive strategic sourcing for a major energy-sector transformation. This role will coordinate across IT/OT categories, security and procurement to establish a new OCC and ensure commercial decisions align with programme objectives.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, with a focus on software procurement and asset management in a large organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience within IT Procurement with strong software category focus.
• Experience as Software Asset Manager in a large corporation is acceptable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to bridge commercial, technical and business perspectives.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience creating auditable procurement processes and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT/OT category and supplier market analyses to identify suppliers and capabilities for the programme.
• Translate requirements into sourcing strategies, supplier criteria and procurement plans.
• Prepare RFIs, RFQs and RFPs in collaboration with Business, IT, Legal, Security and Procurement.
• Plan procurement milestones, dependencies and key decisions with the programme roadmap.
• Develop evaluation criteria, commercial models and scoring for supplier assessments.
• Coordinate supplier shortlisting, clarification meetings, negotiations and commercial recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations, onboarding, mobilization and handover.
• Maintain a consolidated overview of supplier progress, timelines, risks and decisions.
• Provide procurement insights for programme reporting and budget discussions.

Skills

IT Procurement

Software Asset Management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in Procurement/IT

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Procurement Specialist or Software Asset Manager to join a major transformation programme within the energy sector.

In this role, you will support the establishment of a new Operational Control Centre (OCC) and drive strategic sourcing activities across software, IT/OT and related technology services.

Working at the intersection of business, technology, security and procurement, you will translate complex requirements into actionable sourcing strategies and procurement plans. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions, coordinate supplier evaluations and negotiations, and help ensure that commercial decisions support the programme’ s objectives.

As an IT Procurement Specialist / Software Asset Manager, you will:

• Conduct IT/OT category and supplier market analyses to identify relevant suppliers, services and capabilities required by the programme.
• Translate business, IT, architecture, security and transition requirements into sourcing strategies, supplier selection criteria and procurement plans.
• Prepare, coordinate and issue Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working closely with stakeholders across Business, IT, Legal, Security and Procurement.
• Plan and manage procurement milestones, dependencies and key decisions in alignment with the programme's integrated roadmap.
• Develop evaluation criteria, commercial models and scoring frameworks to facilitate structured, transparent and objective supplier assessments.
• Coordinate supplier shortlisting, clarification meetings, negotiations and commercial recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations, contracting activities, supplier onboarding, mobilization and handover.
• Maintain a consolidated overview of supplier selection progress, timelines, commercial assumptions, risks and key decisions.
• Contribute procurement insights into programme reporting, budget discussions and decision-making material for the Steering Committee.

Good to Know

Scope of employment

Full-time, 100%

Type of contract

Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters.

Start date

As soon as possible

End date

2027-04-30, with the possibility of extension

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Law, IT or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience within IT Procurement, with a strong focus on the software category; alternatively, at least 5 years of experience as a Software Asset Manager in a large corporation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to bridge commercial, technical and business perspectives.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, combined with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience creating transparent, well-structured and auditable procurement processes and decisions.
• High integrity and sound judgement when handling confidential and commercially sensitive information.

What we Offer

• Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pension
• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., health, leisure, transport and healthcare)
• Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory service
• Occupational health services
• Long-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal support
• Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career