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Procurement department managers ensure that the organisation's policy goals are transformed into concrete actions and support their teams to achieve the best results for their clients and the public. They oversee the public procurement professionals in the organisation to deliver on their objectives.

Alternative Labels

head of procurement department

head of procurement unit

procurement director

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations address problems critically adhere to organisational code of ethics adhere to organisational guidelines apply certification and payment procedures assess procurement needs cooperate with colleagues develop performance orientation in public administration develop procurement strategy evaluate tender exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues implement procurement of innovation implement risk management in procurement implement sustainable procurement keep up-to-date with regulations maintain relationship with suppliers manage a team manage contract disputes manage contracts manage procurement planning manage relationships with stakeholders monitor developments in field of expertise negotiate buying conditions negotiate improvement with suppliers negotiate supplier arrangements perform contract reporting and evaluation think analytically use communication techniques use e-procurement

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse business processes analyse legal enforceability apply change management control financial resources develop organisational policies gather feedback from employees manage budgets train employees

Optional Knowledge

continuous improvement philosophies government policy management department processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/91f93dc4-1b71-4053-b6fb-c579ec19303a

Status

released

Occupations

procurement department manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI