Project Purchaser
We are now hiring two Project Purchasers to our headquarter in Helsingborg. One more focused within project management, the other more focused within R&D.
Step into the role
The Project Purchaser supports projects by managing purchasing-related activities from early project phases through supplier selection, negotiation, and quotation to placing and monitoring orders. The role acts as a key interface between Project Management/R&D and Purchasing, managing multiple stakeholders, ensuring that technical requirements are translated into commercially sound purchasing decisions.
Key responsibilities
Clarify technical intents and requirements with engineering teams.
Interpret technical drawings and specifications to understand product needs and formulate these into purchasing documents.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, availability, and reliability to meet category and project needs.
Support product development and production projects by providing sourcing input and risk mitigation measures.
Ensuring regulatory requirements are fulfilled such as RoHs, Reach, MIL-spec.
Act as a bridge between Project Management/R&D and Procurement.
Drive improvements in procurement practices, including adoption of digital tools, compliance, and sustainability standards.
What you bring
Post-secondary vocational diploma (yrkeshögskolan) in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Procurement.
Good understanding of technical drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to evaluate technical documentation and requirements.
Strong cooperation and communication skills across technical and commercial functions.
Cost awareness (TCO – Total Cost of Ownership).
Experience with ERP systems.
Fluent in Swedish and proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Project Purchaser Project Management: 3-5 years’ experience in technical purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain within a mechanical/electro mechanical industrial or manufacturing environment.
Project Purchaser R&D: 3-5 years’ experience in technical purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain within an electronical industrial or manufacturing environment.
It is considered a merit if you have
Bachelor´s degree in Business or Engineering.
Certification in negotiation, procurement, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Strong interest in technology.
Get to know us
At MilDef, you'll be part of a company that values hands-on involvement, strong team spirit, and the development of defense technology. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills, contribute to cross-functional projects, and make a real impact on our continued success. We encourage continuous learning and collaboration, and we offer excellent opportunities for career development. We are proud to actively promote health and work-life balance. We do this, among other things, by offering attractive employee benefits and wellness initiatives, such as wellness activities during working hours.
Would you like to know more about MilDef, our products, and our culture? MilDef.com
For further information, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Important information
We conduct drug tests on all our future colleagues before employment.
Due to the nature of our operations, employment regardless of position may be subject to background and security related checks.
MilDef - WE ARMOR IT.
MilDef is a global systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for military, government and critical infrastructure sectors. 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, and through partner networks in more than 40 countries. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.
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- Department
- Group Operations
- Locations
- MilDef Helsingborg, Sweden
- Last day to apply
- September 30, 2026
MilDef Helsingborg, Sweden
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About MilDef
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.