As a Procurement Department Manager, you will need to master following:

• adhere to organisational code of ethics
• apply certification and payment procedures
• assess procurement needs
• develop performance orientation in public administration
• develop procurement strategy
• e-procurement
• evaluate tender
• exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
• implement procurement of innovation
• implement risk management in procurement
• implement sustainable procurement
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• manage procurement planning
• negotiate improvement with suppliers
• procurement lifecycle
• project management
• supplier management
• use e-procurement

More generally, a procurement department manager is also versed in:

• procurement legislation
• adapt to changing situations
• address problems critically
• adhere to organisational guidelines
• communication principles
• cooperate with colleagues
• keep up-to-date with regulations
• leadership principles
• manage a team
• manage contract disputes
• manage contracts
• manage relationships with stakeholders
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• morality
• negotiate buying conditions
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• organisational structure
• perform contract reporting and evaluation
• teamwork principles
• think analytically
• use communication techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• analyse business processes
• analyse legal enforceability
• apply change management
• continuous improvement philosophies
• control financial resources
• develop organisational policies
• gather feedback from employees
• government policy
• manage budgets
• management department processes
• train employees