standalone public buyer
Standalone public buyers manage the procurement process and cover all of the procurement needs for a small contracting authority. They are involved in each stage of the procurement process and collaborate with professionals from other departments of the organisation to find the kinds of specialised knowledge that may not be available.
Also called: public procurer, small contracting authority public procurer, public buyer, small contracting authority public buyer, procurement expert
- 28
- essential skills
- 16
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3323
- 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?22 skills in common
- public procurement specialistWhat changes?21 skills in common
- contract managerWhat changes?19 skills in common
- procurement support officer12 skills in common
- procurement category specialist9 skills in common
- EU funds manager4 skills in common
- bicycle shop manager3 skills in common
- shop manager3 skills in common
Essential skills
28- adapt to changing situations
- address problems critically
- adhere to organisational code of ethics
- adhere to organisational guidelines
- apply certification and payment procedures
- communication principles
- develop performance orientation in public administration
- develop procurement strategy
- draft procurement technical specifications
- draft tender documentation
- e-procurement
- evaluate tender
- implement risk management in procurement
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- manage contracts
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- morality
- negotiate buying conditions
- negotiate supplier arrangements
- negotiate terms with suppliers
- organisational structure
- perform contract reporting and evaluation
- perform procurement market analysis
- procurement legislation
- procurement lifecycle
- project management principles
- use communication techniques
- use different communication channels
Optional skills
16- assess procurement needs
- category specific expertise
- cooperate with colleagues
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
- implement procurement of innovation
- implement sustainable procurement
- international business
- leadership principles
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage a team
- manage contract disputes
- manage procurement planning
- manage relationships with stakeholders
- supplier management
- team building
- teamwork principles
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How close are you to being a standalone public buyer?
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