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name: procurement-department-manager
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'procurement department manager' (also: procurement officer, head of procurement department, procurement director, procurement coordinator, head of procurement unit). Use when the user asks for typical procurement department manager work such as: Maintain records of goods ordered and received.; Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.; Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment."
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# Procurement Department Manager

Procurement department managers ensure that the organisation's policy goals are transformed into concrete actions and support their teams to achieve the best results for their clients and the public. They oversee the public procurement professionals in the organisation to deliver on their objectives.

## Core workflow

1. Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
2. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
3. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
4. Control purchasing department budgets.
5. Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
6. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
7. Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
8. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt to changing situations
- address problems critically
- adhere to organisational code of ethics
- adhere to organisational guidelines
- apply certification and payment procedures
- assess procurement needs
- communication principles
- cooperate with colleagues
- develop performance orientation in public administration
- develop procurement strategy
- e-procurement
- evaluate tender
- implement procurement of innovation
- implement risk management in procurement
- implement sustainable procurement

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Oracle Database
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Project

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