As a Public Procurement Specialist, you will need to master following:

• adhere to organisational code of ethics
• assess procurement needs
• develop performance orientation in public administration
• develop procurement strategy
• draft procurement technical specifications
• e-procurement
• evaluate tender
• implement procurement of innovation
• implement risk management in procurement
• implement sustainable procurement
• negotiate improvement with suppliers
• perform procurement market analysis
• procurement lifecycle
• use e-procurement

More generally, a public procurement specialist is also versed in:

• address problems critically
• adhere to organisational guidelines
• communication principles
• cooperate with colleagues
• draft tender documentation
• manage relationships with stakeholders
• morality
• negotiate buying conditions
• negotiate terms with suppliers
• organisational structure
• perform contract reporting and evaluation
• project management principles
• teamwork principles
• think analytically
• use communication techniques
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• apply certification and payment procedures
• category specific expertise
• exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• manage procurement planning
• supplier management
• team building
• procurement legislation
• adapt to changing situations
• apply change management
• encourage teams for continuous improvement
• keep up-to-date with regulations
• leadership principles
• manage a team
• manage contract disputes
• manage contracts
• monitor developments in field of expertise