The use of organisational procedures and processes in the sourcing goods and services required by the organisation

Advise other members of staff on how to comply with organisational procedures and processes for sourcing, whilst working towards achieving value outcomes in procuring goods and services

Selection and award criteria commonly applied to the sourcing of goods and services from suppliers

Recommend the application of appropriate selection and award criteria with stakeholders

The importance of communication skills during negotiation activities to help achieve desired outcomes

Demonstrate effective negotiation skills with suppliers and other stakeholders to help achieve desired outcomes

Team management and the influence of internal customers and other stakeholders in negotiations

Develop positive relationships with team members, demonstrating behaviours and actions to address resistance or conflict within the team or with stakeholders

The responsibilities for contract management

Agree responsibilities for contract management and provide guidance for staff involved in the management of contracts to help achieve value

The stages of team development through forming, storming, norming and performing

Develop effective relationships with other team members

How to develop teams, including the use of stakeholder representatives to support the sourcing process

Create positive relationships within teams, emphasising the contribution that effective procurement and supply offers the organisation

The use of mobile technologies, video conferencing and collaboration tools to communicate with stakeholders

Use, promote and advise on the use of mobile technologies, video conferencing and collaboration tools to communicate with stakeholders