MilDef stands at the forefront of a critical moment in defense and security. With the largest rearmament in over three decades underway, we are committed to safeguarding those who safeguard us. Our world-leading IT equipment and unparalleled expertise empower us to meet today’s challenges head-on. To support this mission, we are continuing to strengthen our organization. As part of this, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager who is ready to contribute to our work and support the continued development of our operational growth.

Step into the role

In the role of Purchasing Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing local procurement strategies that ensure fast, cost-effective, and quality-driven purchasing. You will lead sourcing projects and negotiations to secure competitive costs, high quality, and reliable deliveries. By contributing procurement expertise at both strategic and tactical levels, you strengthen our category strategies and support continued business growth. The role also includes full personnel responsibility, where you are accountable for developing, supporting, and managing the team.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and analyze suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability to meet category and project needs.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and pricing to optimize total cost of ownership and secure continuity of supply.
• Ensure compliance too policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Manage non-conformance and performance issues by engaging cross functional team members.
• Establish policies, principles, procedures, goals and strategies of operation and development of the function.
• Oversee forecasting and demand planning, ensuring accurate alignment with business needs.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives, monitor market and pricing trends, and conduct cost and KPI analysis.
• Lead functional development, including personnel management, performance management, and capability building.
• Manage financial responsibilities, including annual budgeting and cost control.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or extensive experience within procurement and supply chain.
• 5+ years of purchase experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector, with a proven track record in supplier management and cost optimization.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience in team development, mentoring, training, career growth, and succession planning.
• High level of collaboration skills for effective cross-departmental cooperation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with purchasing digitalization, cost modeling, and continuous improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) principles, and ERP/MRP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Swedish and English, Spoken and written.

Get to know us

At MilDef, you'll be part of a company that values hands-on involvement and cross-functional collaboration. We offer the opportunity to develop new skills, contribute to a variety of projects, and make a tangible impact on our business's success.

If you're driven and ready for a challenging and rewarding role, apply now!

Do you want to know more about us? MilDef.com

For further information, please contact Linda Hermansson, Director of Operations or Linnéa Blixt, HR.

Important information

We conduct background checks and drug tests on all our future colleagues before employment.

MilDef - WE ARMOR IT.

MilDef is a global systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for defense and security domains. MilDef provides hardware, software and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems, when and where the stakes are the highest.

MilDef’s products are sold to more than 200 customers through companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Australia. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.

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