Formulation of integrated procurement policy and strategy
Represent UK on procurement matters in EU, World Trade Organization (WTO) and other relevant international bodies
Ownership of the generic procurement process
Development of a common process for management of the supplier base
Strategic management of key suppliers, especially those involved in providing goods and services which are critical to the successful operation of Government
Measurement and benchmarking of procurement performance across Government
Specifying e-commerce standards and sponsoring the development of products which facilitate their implementation across Government
Undertaking procurement on behalf of Government where aggregation of requirements enables significant value for money improvements to be obtained
Provision of a centre of excellence for strategic procurement skills e.g. PFI, outsourcing and the management of very large complex projects in areas such as IT and construction
Planning for, and development of, new procurement skills
Undertaking periodic procurement reviews of procurement performance, skills and capabilities with Departments
Catalyzing the spread of best in class procurement practice
Functional leadership of the Government Procurement Service
Working pro-actively with Departments to implement the recommendations of this Review
Mar 10, 2010
Procurement Department Roles and Responsibilities
Procurement Department Roles and Responsibilities
