public procurement specialist
Public procurement specialists are full-time public procurement practitioners working as part of a procurement team in a large organisation or central purchasing body in all phases of the procurement cycle. They translate needs into contracts and deliver value for money for the organisation and the public.
Also called: public procurement expert, public sector procurement expert, public sector procurement specialist, public sector procurement practitioner, public procurement practitioner
- 29
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2422
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- procurement department managerWhat changes?23 skills in common
- standalone public buyerWhat changes?21 skills in common
- contract managerWhat changes?19 skills in common
- procurement support officer14 skills in common
- procurement category specialist8 skills in common
- beverages shop manager3 skills in common
- bicycle shop manager3 skills in common
- photography shop manager3 skills in common
Essential skills
29- address problems critically
- adhere to organisational code of ethics
- adhere to organisational guidelines
- assess procurement needs
- communication principles
- cooperate with colleagues
- develop performance orientation in public administration
- develop procurement strategy
- draft procurement technical specifications
- draft tender documentation
- e-procurement
- evaluate tender
- implement procurement of innovation
- implement risk management in procurement
- implement sustainable procurement
- manage relationships with stakeholders
- morality
- negotiate buying conditions
- negotiate improvement with suppliers
- negotiate terms with suppliers
- organisational structure
- perform contract reporting and evaluation
- perform procurement market analysis
- procurement lifecycle
- project management principles
- teamwork principles
- use communication techniques
- use different communication channels
- use e-procurement
Optional skills
18- adapt to changing situations
- apply certification and payment procedures
- apply change management
- category specific expertise
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- leadership principles
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage a team
- manage contract disputes
- manage contracts
- manage procurement planning
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- procurement legislation
- public administration
- quantity surveying
- supplier management
- team building
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