procurement category specialist

Description

Procurement category specialists are experts in specific markets and contract types and provide advanced knowledge of a particular category of supplies, services or works. They help internal or external clients to increase value for money and end users' satisfaction through their advanced knowledge of the suppliers and their offering.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

supplier management category specific expertise procurement lifecycle

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

teamwork principles procurement legislation communication principles morality e-procurement quantity surveying organisational structure international business

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

assess procurement needs manage contracts draft procurement technical specifications maintain relationship with suppliers address problems critically implement sustainable procurement monitor developments in field of expertise manage procurement planning keep up-to-date with regulations develop performance orientation in public administration adapt to changing situations implement procurement of innovation perform procurement market analysis

OPTIONALOptional competences

use different communication channels draft tender documentation develop procurement strategy cooperate with colleagues use e-procurement evaluate tender adhere to organisational code of ethics implement risk management in procurement manage relationships with stakeholders adhere to organisational guidelines