# Competences — procurement department manager

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/91f93dc4-1b71-4053-b6fb-c579ec19303a).

## 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)
- **assess procurement needs** (skill/competence)
- **communication principles** (knowledge)
- **cooperate with colleagues** (skill/competence)
- **develop performance orientation in public administration** (skill/competence)
- **develop procurement strategy** (skill/competence)
- **e-procurement** (knowledge)
- **evaluate tender** (skill/competence)
- **implement procurement of innovation** (skill/competence)
- **implement risk management in procurement** (skill/competence)
- **implement sustainable procurement** (skill/competence)
- **keep up-to-date with regulations** (skill/competence)
- **leadership principles** (knowledge)
- **maintain relationship with suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **manage a team** (skill/competence)
- **manage contract disputes** (skill/competence)
- **manage contracts** (skill/competence)
- **manage procurement planning** (skill/competence)
- **manage relationships with stakeholders** (skill/competence)
- **monitor developments in field of expertise** (skill/competence)
- **morality** (knowledge)
- **negotiate buying conditions** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate improvement with suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate supplier arrangements** (skill/competence)
- **organisational structure** (knowledge)
- **perform contract reporting and evaluation** (skill/competence)
- **procurement legislation** (knowledge)
- **procurement lifecycle** (knowledge)
- **project management** (knowledge)
- **supplier management** (knowledge)
- **teamwork principles** (knowledge)
- **use communication techniques** (skill/competence)
- **use e-procurement** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- analyse business processes (skill/competence)
- analyse legal enforceability (skill/competence)
- apply change management (skill/competence)
- continuous improvement philosophies (knowledge)
- control financial resources (skill/competence)
- develop organisational policies (skill/competence)
- gather feedback from employees (skill/competence)
- government policy (knowledge)
- international business (knowledge)
- manage budgets (skill/competence)
- management department processes (knowledge)
- train employees (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 21 ads, as of 2026-07-18)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- procurement — **57 %**
- negotiation — **43 %**
- contract negotiation — **38 %**
- contract management — **29 %**
- sourcing — **29 %**
- cost analysis — **24 %**
- vendor management — **24 %**
- supplier improvement — **19 %**

### Methods

- e-auctions — **19 %**
- E-procurement — **19 %**
- competitive bidding — **19 %**
- S2P process improvement — **19 %**

### Responsibilities

- policy adherence — **24 %**
- procurement leadership — **19 %**
- stakeholder coaching — **19 %**
- agreement negotiation — **19 %**
- supplier management — **19 %**

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