Open to

Public sector employees.

Entrants must be currently employed within the public sector, and with a minimum ten years procurement experience (of which at least five are within the public sector)

Covers:

Individual achievement

Criteria:

• Have consistently exceeded expectations in their role
• Have helped create and/or deliver significant savings or efficiency gains on behalf of their organisation
• Have demonstrated an original, innovative approach to procurement issues which satisfies the demands of current legislation and best practice
• Have helped to cultivate partnering and collaboration in public procurement (either within or outwith their own organisation)
• Have committed to developing their own skills and experience
• Have contributed to the benefit of the wider community through their actions
• Have demonstrated outstanding ability to lead a team or project
• Have set a positive example for others to follow

Other:

Can be entered by, or on behalf of, an individual

An individual entering this category should have the endorsement of their immediate manager or another appropriate colleague within their organisation.