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public procurement specialist

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

procurement legislation supplier management leadership principles category specific expertise public administration quantity surveying team building

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage contract disputes manage contracts maintain relationship with suppliers create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement apply change management manage a team apply certification and payment procedures monitor developments in field of expertise manage procurement planning keep up-to-date with regulations adapt to changing situations

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