Stange municipality, with its approximately 22,000 inhabitants and central location, is an important driving force for development in Inland Norway. We are now looking for a buyer within the finance department.

The finance department consists of 17 employees in the areas of accounting, budget, payroll, collection and purchasing. We use Mercel as a competition implementation tool (KGV) and contract and administration tool (KAV). We have implemented Unit4's e-commerce solution. Procurement in Stange municipality is centralized, and by working with us you will be able to gain insight into the municipality's diverse service production. Stange municipality has a cost-effective service production, with an operating budget of approximately NOK 2.3 billion, and an investment budget of approximately NOK 300 million.

The positions are currently part of the budget section and report to the budget manager. As our new buyer, you are ambitious, fearless and have a desire to use your expertise in a proactive and advisory role to achieve the organization's goals. You are service-oriented, analytical and have good collaboration skills. You are professionally skilled in combination with being sociable and educational. We have a good professional environment where there is interdisciplinary work with room for ideas and innovation. The staff are forward-looking and seek good solutions. The working day is varied and can be hectic at times.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Tasks

• Conduct procurements from A to Z
• Guide colleagues in procurement processes and contribute to competence development
• Follow up contracts and ensure that the agreements are used and have the desired effect
• Contribute to innovation and sustainable procurement
• Work with procurement strategy, routines and templates
• Collaborate closely with the organization, suppliers and other public actors

Qualifications

• Have relevant education, preferably in economic, administrative or legal fields
• , administrative or legal disciplines
• Experience from purchasing/procurement from the public sector is an advantage
• Knowledge of digital competition implementation tools
• Has an interest in regulations, processes and good procurement routines
• Is analytical, flexible and enjoys being an advisor
• Has good communication skills
• Enjoys working both independently and in a team

Knowledge of the Mercell system is desirable, but not a requirement.

Personal qualities

• Systematic, accurate and structured
• Have good collaboration and relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Have a solution-oriented and service-minded approach

Personal suitability will be particularly emphasized.

We offer

• A role with great influence
• The opportunity to influence and further develop the municipality's procurement work
• Opportunities for skills development
• Flexible working hours
• Pension and insurance agreements
• Salary according to agreement
• Good public transport options and free parking
  

Contact information

Mauseth, Ann-Kristin, Finance Manager, 934 38 213, ann-kristin.mauseth@stange.kommune.no
Hanne Fladby Hansen, Head of Budget, 911 33 149, Hanne.Fladby.Hansen@stange.kommune.no

Place of work

Storgata 45
2335 Stange

Key information:

Employer: Stange Municipality

Reference no: 5086443653
Position percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: 11.06.2026