As a Standalone Public Buyer, you will need to master following:

• adhere to organisational code of ethics
• apply certification and payment procedures
• develop performance orientation in public administration
• develop procurement strategy
• draft procurement technical specifications
• e-procurement
• evaluate tender
• implement risk management in procurement
• perform procurement market analysis
• procurement lifecycle

More generally, a standalone public buyer is also versed in:

• procurement legislation
• adapt to changing situations
• address problems critically
• adhere to organisational guidelines
• communication principles
• draft tender documentation
• keep up-to-date with regulations
• manage contracts
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• morality
• negotiate buying conditions
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• negotiate terms with suppliers
• organisational structure
• perform contract reporting and evaluation
• project management principles
• think analytically
• use communication techniques
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• assess procurement needs
• category specific expertise
• exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
• implement procurement of innovation
• implement sustainable procurement
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• manage procurement planning
• supplier management
• team building
• apply change management
• cooperate with colleagues
• encourage teams for continuous improvement
• leadership principles
• manage a team
• manage contract disputes
• manage relationships with stakeholders
• teamwork principles