- To develop a procurement strategy that is aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- To develop specifications to use and manage contracts in accordance with the business requirements whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation.
- To identify suppliers, manage and review on-going supplier relationships.
- To establish clear selection criteria and manage performance against stated criteria creating value for the organisation.
FM functional area components:
Procurement
- To develop and implement a facilities management procurement strategy.
- To identify and select suppliers following robust and transparent selection criteria.
- Acquire products or services and understand and manage the whole supply chain.
- Ensure alignment to the organisation’s corporate objectives by measuring quality vs. price vs. risk so that best value for the company is achieved.
Contract Management
- To identify, use and manage different types of contracts.
- To develop specifications and terms and conditions for the procurement of goods and/or services and to manage the costs of the contract.
- To gather data and analyse feedback to monitor performance of the contract.
- To comply with relevant legislation and manage stakeholder relationships.
| Career level | Procurement | Contract Management |
| Strategic | Develops a procurement strategy and policies | Develops a contract management policy, criteria and supplier performance management framework |
| Senior | Leads bidding and tendering processes and evaluates the effectiveness of a procurement strategy | Evaluates the effectiveness of suppliers and ensures value for money from contracts |
| Manager | Manages the procurement of products or services | Agrees client requirements and manages contracts and performance |
| Supervisory | Raises purchase orders for products, services and supplies | Monitors contractors to ensure effective delivery of contracts |
| Support | Raises purchase orders for products, services and supplies | Carries out contract management tasks as directed |
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