Procurement
Develop and apply procurement processes related to the solicitation of technology services through external providers. This includes the review of proposals, setting of vendor selection guidelines, risk assessment through appropriate audits and tests and selection of external service providers based on stipulated evaluation criteria
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Stakeholder and Contract Management
Levels
Identify opportunities
Analyse business objectives to identify programming and coding opportunities, to ensure that the technical functionality of software designed is aligned to intended outcomes
Conduct research and environment scan on IT services and potential service-providers available to engage
Update leadership team on availability of relevant capabilities available externally
Prepare / help prepare RFP
Translate business requirements into programming and coding requirements, and design guidelines for the formulation of programmes and codes
Prepare a draft RFP, detailing the relevant business requirements, technical specifications and information needed
Ensure oragnisational interests are well protected
Suggest policy options
Develop a procurement plan based on project procurement needs
Influence procurement policies and procedures
Network with service /technology providers and motivate them to work with the organisation
Estblaish procurement policies
Establish organisation- wide procurement policies and processes
Manage responsibilities for conformance
Identify breaches and ensure processes are modify to secure such breaches