Executive Officer for the Ministry of Defence's Materiel and Procurement Agency's newly established Strategic Sourcing Secretariat

Motivated by an international environment, and do you have an interest in exploring cooperation opportunities across national borders? Then you may be on your way to a new exciting job in the Office for International Cooperation at the Danish Defence Acquisition and Procurement Agency in Ballerup, where we are seeking a new employee , who will take part in Development Division's new Secretariat for Strategic Sourcing.

About us

In the Danish Defence Acquisition and Procurement Agency (FMI) we work to procure everything from tanks, ships, helicopters and combat aircraft to boots, ammunition, uniforms and IT systems. FMI is also responsible for the implementation of donations to Ukraine, cyber security, and work with technology and innovation in close collaboration with national and international partners.

The Office for International Cooperation works to promote Danish interests, as well as develop international collaborations and partnerships that support Denmark's security and the ability to procure for the Armed Forces. We are among other things responsible for developing and managing materiel cooperation with our allies, as well as in NATO, the EU, NORDEFCO and in the Arctic.

The Office also plays a central role in coordinating and advising on Danish participation in international defence materiel cooperation and cooperation with the Danish defence industry. We are dedicated to serving the Materiel Director and supporting the Armed Forces' international goals and procurements at a strategic level.

Our office is characterized by a fast pace and strong commitment. Our everyday work is dynamic, which is why flexibility and adaptability are important. We also place a high value on social aspects, as we want a strong interaction between good social relations and our individual professional skills. We prioritise one another, both in professional sparring, but also in terms of social activities, both inside and outside the workplace. In the office you will meet both recent graduates and experienced staff of all ages.

About the position

You will become part of a newly established Secretariat for Strategic Sourcing, which is located in FMI’s Development Division, in the Director General of Defence’s Office. The secretariat is established to support the ambitions of increased combat power in Denmark, where keywords such as speed, political & strategic considerations and increased productivity are particularly relevant.

In addition, the secretariat's task is to support the Danish Defence Ministry's Materiel and Procurement Agency's procurement process when it comes to larger and strategic procurements. This work is built, among other things, on thorough investigations of relevant cooperation and procurement opportunities for the specific procurement.

The secretariat is under construction and development, which is why parts of the tasks will also consist of helping to shape the secretariat so that it can support strategic procurements to the best of its ability.

The tasks will include the following

• Conduct investigations and analyses of relevant procurement and cooperation opportunities for concrete procurements
• Build knowledge and understanding of international cooperation opportunities
• Build knowledge about Danish strengths and operative needs
• Translate complex case descriptions into concrete recommendations
• Be the focal point for the Strategic Sourcing Secretariat, and promote this internally within the Danish Defence Acquisition and Procurement Agency
• Manage ongoing dialogue and cooperation across large parts of FMI and the Defence Command

Travel activity and participation in events can be expected, both internationally and nationally.

About you

We imagine that you

• Have a relevant academic education
• Have interest or experience within the Defence sector, preferably related to international materiel cooperation
• Can work independently and in a structured way with complex issues
• Are able to create a quick overview, and translate complex initiatives into concrete recommendations
• Thrive in a changing environment where frameworks and processes are still under development, and where flexibility and initiative are essential
• Have strong written and oral communication skills in both Danish and English

Conditions of employment

Employment is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and a number of academic organizations for academics in the state (Academic Agreement).

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility for negotiation of allowances. There is an employer-funded pension scheme attached to the position.

Workplace is in Ballerup.

As an employee under the Ministry of Defence, you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be security cleared and maintain the security clearance throughout the employment.

You have, as an employee, the duty to perform service outside the country’s borders, including at units in international operations with a view to participating in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you have detailed questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Section Chief Torben Engen on mobile 5072 5506 or Secretariat Leader Juliane Vinkel Sørensen on mobile 5142 4364.

If you have questions about salary and employment terms, you are welcome to contact the Personnel Command, HR consultant Rasmus Kunzendorf, at 2926 3785 or at [email protected].

The application deadline is 23 October 2026. The start date is 1 January 2027.

You apply for the position via the link in the advertisement. Please attach your application, CV and diploma. Please note that attachments can only be uploaded in PDF format.

In the Ministry of Defence's organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About the Danish Defence Acquisition and Procurement Agency

The Danish Defence Acquisition and Procurement Agency (FMI) is Denmark's central authority for the armed forces' and civil defense's materiel, IT and cyber security in peace, crisis and war. We work to ensure that the entire defence is equipped, updated and operational — in a time when requirements for speed and combat power have never been greater. It is us who procure, operate and dispose of materiel and IT for the Army, Navy, Air Force and the rest of the Ministry of Defence's group.

It is our IT staff who daily help avert the cyberattacks the group is exposed to. We are a diverse organization with about 2,500 employees — civilian and military — spread across the entire Realm.

Application deadline: Oct 23, 2026

Department: Lautrupbjerg 1-5 2750 Ballerup

Location: Copenhagen area