IT Procurement Specialist / Software Asset Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Insurance coverage

Occupational pension

Wellness allowance

Benifex discounts

Flex pension

Lifeplan advisory

Parental leave pay

Occupational health

Consultant support

Career growth

Job summary

JobBusters AB is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist or Software Asset Manager to join a major transformation programme within the energy sector. You will drive strategic sourcing across software, IT/OT and related technology services, translating complex requirements into actionable procurement plans.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate supplier evaluations and negotiations, and help ensure commercial decisions support the programme's objectives while maintaining

Qualifications

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years IT procurement experience with focus on software.
• Experience as Software Asset Manager in a large corporation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience creating transparent, auditable procurement processes and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT/OT category and supplier market analyses.
• Translate requirements into sourcing strategies and procurement plans.
• Prepare RFIs, RFQs and RFPs with stakeholders.
• Plan procurement milestones aligned with the programme roadmap.
• Develop evaluation criteria and scoring for supplier assessments.
• Coordinate supplier shortlisting, meetings, negotiations and recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations, onboarding and handover.
• Maintain overview of supplier progress, risks and decisions.
• Contribute procurement insights to programme reporting and budget decisions.

Skills

IT procurement

Software asset management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Procurement / Business / IT

Job description

Your New Role

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.

Company Presentation

Our client is committed to a fossil-free future, bringing together diverse talents to drive real change. Employees apply their expertise, grow, and contribute to solutions that truly matter - a workplace where curiosity, creativity, and passion are highly valued.

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

• Additional compensation during parental leave

• 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