Occupation
Public procurement officer
Public procurement officers run the competitive processes through which a government body buys goods and services. The work is governed by rules on fairness, transparency, and trade obligations, so a large part of the job is documenting that the process was defensible as well as choosing a supplier.
Also known as: Procurement officer · Purchasing officer · Tendering officer
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Part of Government, policy and administration
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What the work involves
Work with program staff to turn a requirement into a clear, evaluable specification.
Prepare and publish tender documents, evaluation criteria, and timelines.
Answer supplier questions during the bidding period and publish the responses.
Coordinate evaluation panels and record scores and the reasons behind them.
Prepare award recommendations and issue notices to successful and unsuccessful bidders.
Maintain the procurement file so it withstands audit or a challenge from a bidder.
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How people commonly enter
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business, supply chain, or public administration.
A public procurement or supply management certification from a professional body.
Progression from a purchasing, contract administration, or program officer role.
A government graduate or internship program with a procurement placement.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Pathways: Common in public service
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Typical work context
- Desk based
- Team based
- High responsibility
- Predictable routine
Desk based · Team based · High responsibility · Predictable routine
Related interests
- Conventional (organizing)
- Enterprising (leading)
- Investigative (analytical)
Conventional (organizing) · Enterprising (leading) · Investigative (analytical)
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