§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

procurement support officer

Procurement support officers assist the staff of the procurement team throughout the procurement processes, making sure all procurement documents are compliant with procedural, technical and legal requirements, and that meetings and other contacts are well organised.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

teamwork principles supplier management morality e-procurement procurement lifecycle organisational structure

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

communication principles project management principles

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

assess procurement needs perform contract reporting and evaluation manage contracts draft procurement technical specifications draft tender documentation provide technical documentation maintain relationship with suppliers cooperate with colleagues use e-procurement apply certification and payment procedures adhere to organisational code of ethics adhere to organisational guidelines perform procurement market analysis

OPTIONALOptional competences

use different communication channels address problems critically develop performance orientation in public administration implement risk management in procurement use communication techniques manage relationships with stakeholders