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standalone public buyer

Standalone public buyers manage the procurement process and cover all of the procurement needs for a small contracting authority.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

procurement legislation communication principles project management principles morality e-procurement procurement lifecycle organisational structure

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

teamwork principles supplier management leadership principles category specific expertise international business team building

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

assess procurement needs manage contract disputes maintain relationship with suppliers create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement cooperate with colleagues manage a team implement sustainable procurement manage procurement planning manage relationships with stakeholders implement procurement of innovation

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)