# Competences — standalone public buyer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d08b4700-758c-467d-ab77-d5a8029c4070).

## Essential

- **adapt to changing situations** (skill/competence)
- **address problems critically** (skill/competence)
- **adhere to organisational code of ethics** (skill/competence)
- **adhere to organisational guidelines** (skill/competence)
- **apply certification and payment procedures** (skill/competence)
- **communication principles** (knowledge)
- **develop performance orientation in public administration** (skill/competence)
- **develop procurement strategy** (skill/competence)
- **draft procurement technical specifications** (skill/competence)
- **draft tender documentation** (skill/competence)
- **e-procurement** (knowledge)
- **evaluate tender** (skill/competence)
- **implement risk management in procurement** (skill/competence)
- **keep up-to-date with regulations** (skill/competence)
- **manage contracts** (skill/competence)
- **monitor developments in field of expertise** (skill/competence)
- **morality** (knowledge)
- **negotiate buying conditions** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate supplier arrangements** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate terms with suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **organisational structure** (knowledge)
- **perform contract reporting and evaluation** (skill/competence)
- **perform procurement market analysis** (skill/competence)
- **procurement legislation** (knowledge)
- **procurement lifecycle** (knowledge)
- **project management principles** (knowledge)
- **use communication techniques** (skill/competence)
- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- assess procurement needs (skill/competence)
- category specific expertise (knowledge)
- cooperate with colleagues (skill/competence)
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement (skill/competence)
- implement procurement of innovation (skill/competence)
- implement sustainable procurement (skill/competence)
- international business (knowledge)
- leadership principles (knowledge)
- maintain relationship with suppliers (skill/competence)
- manage a team (skill/competence)
- manage contract disputes (skill/competence)
- manage procurement planning (skill/competence)
- manage relationships with stakeholders (skill/competence)
- supplier management (knowledge)
- team building (knowledge)
- teamwork principles (knowledge)