Necessary skills for Procurement Staff: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Procurement Staff

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing role
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Skills and Behaviours for a Procurement Staff

Cost control
Budgeting Cost Control Cost of goods sold Variance analysis
E-Procurement
E-Sourcing E-auctions
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement Purchasing Strategic Sourcing Subcontracting Supplier Negotiation Supply Management bidding
Project management
Project Coordination Project Management Project Planning Stakeholder Management
Communicating information
Active Listening Asking the right questions Influencing and persuading others Synthesizing information
Negotiation
Closing deals Leading win-win discussions
Relationship Building
Growing network and relationships Nurturing long term relationships

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