embargo regulations
The national, international and foreign sanctions and embargo regulations, e.g. Council Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.
Purchase planners organise the continuous supply with goods out of existing contracts.
Competences and skills
45 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesinternational import export regulations
The principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.
transportation methods
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
Cross-sector
2 competencesexport control principles
The restrictions a country imposes on its exported products and goods.
supply chain management
The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesassess supplier risks
Evaluate supplier performance in order to assess if suppliers follow the agreed contracts, meet the standard requirements and provide the desired quality.
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.
maintain relationship with suppliers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
manage purchasing cycle
Oversee complete purchasing cycle, including generating requisitions, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment actions.
prepare purchasing reportings
Prepare documentation and files related to product purchases.
track price trends
Monitor the direction and momentum of the product prices on a long-term basis, identify and predict the movement of prices as well as identify the recurring trends.
visit suppliers
Visit local or international suppliers to get an accurate understanding of their services and report back to clients on that basis.
Cross-sector
8 competencesapply numeracy skills
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
identify new business opportunities
Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.
identify suppliers
Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts and agreements with them.
negotiate buying conditions
Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
perform multiple tasks at the same time
Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.
perform procurement processes
Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescategory specific expertise
The features and specificities relevant to one or more categories of supplies, services or works, including suppliers, technical parameters and market conditions.
manufacturer's recommended price
The estimated price the manufacturer suggests the retailer to apply to a product or service and the pricing method through which it is calculated.
procurement lifecycle
The procurement lifecycle includes the various phases from planning and pre-publication to post-award and contract management.
Cross-sector
2 competencesinternational business
The processes related to production or distribution of goods and services across borders.
procurement legislation
The procurement legislation at national and European level, as well as adjacent areas of law and their implications for public procurement.
Optional skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesassess procurement needs
Determine the underlying needs of the organisation and of the end-users regarding the subject matter of the procurement, including the possible impacts in terms of value for money or environmental impacts. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify their needs and translate identified needs into procurement planning of supplies and services in line with the organisation’s budget plan.
check shipments
Inspect and verify the content, condition and status of shipments, goods and packages that are being transported, to ensure that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged. It involves documentation review, quality control and physical inspection, compliance checks, and reporting.
implement procurement of innovation
Develop innovation procurement strategies to drive innovation from the demand side, considering forward-looking and alternative solutions that involve either buying the process of innovation or buying the outcomes of innovation created by others. Take into account the innovation objectives of the organisation and related national policies, as well as the available tools and techniques for incorporating these into the procurement process.
implement sustainable procurement
Incorporate strategic public policy goals into procurement procedures, such as green public procurement (GPP) and socially responsible public procurement (SRPP). Contribute to reducing the environmental impact of procurement, to achieving social goals and to improving value for money for the organisation and for society at large.
green
manage procurement planning
Develop and implement procurement planning that translate the policy choices of the organisation into where and how public procurement should be used to cost-effectively purchase the required supplies, services or works in line with the desired policy impact.
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
Collect, manage and interpret data relevant for companies related to shipping, payment, inventory, resources and manufacturing using specific business management software. Such software as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP ERP, Oracle ERP.
digital
negotiate sales contracts
Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.
perform procurement market analysis
Collect information on key market drivers and on the potential bidders in order to provide an in-depth view of which supplies and services can or cannot be provided by the market and under what conditions. Apply different market engagement techniques such as questionnaires and technical dialogue to understand the characteristics of the supplier market as well as market conditions and trends and to identify potential bidders.
report accounts of the professional activity
Recount events and facts which happened in professional contexts.
use e-procurement
Use digital procurement technologies and e-procurement applications and tools in order to reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and strengthen transparency and accountability of procurement procedures.
digital
Cross-sector
10 competencesanalyse consumer buying trends
Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.
analyse logistic changes
Assess the financial impact of possible logistics changes such as shipping modes, product mixes or volumes, carriers and means of product transportation.
carry out statistical forecasts
Undertake a systematic statistical examination of data representing past observed behaviour of the system to be forecast, including observations of useful predictors outside the system.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
conduct research on food waste prevention
Research and evaluate methods, equipment and costs for reducing and managing food waste. Monitor recorded measurement data and identify areas for improvement relating to food waste prevention.
green
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
design indicators for food waste reduction
Determine key performance indicators (KPI) for reducing food waste and managing in line with established standards. Oversee the evaluation of methods, equipment and costs for food waste prevention.
green
develop food waste reduction strategies
Develop policies such as staff meal or food redistribution to reduce, reuse and recycle food waste where possible. This includes reviewing purchasing policies to identify areas for reducing food waste, e.g., quantities and quality of food products.
green
plan schedule
Develop the schedule including procedures, appointments and working hours.
show diplomacy
Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.