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Make procurement decisions

Make procurement decisions

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM013
State Code
AWU34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to perform advanced decision making for complex procurement within established guidelines, policies and procedures. This unit applies to those working roles involved in making procurement decisions.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks, in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Comply with legal and policy obligations implicit in making procurement decisions
  • 1.1 Identify and apply legislative and policy requirements and organisational objectives and goals to inform procurement decisions.
  • 1.2 Apply and manage probity principles of fairness and impartiality when making procurement decisions at all stages of the process.
2. Establish context for the procurement activity
  • 2.1 Identify and consider factors that may influence procurement decisions in the context of legislation, policy and organisational/business requirements to support effective decision making.
  • 2.2 Consult with stakeholders to determine likely impact of key factors at all stages of procurement process.
  • 2.3 Reflect determined key factors in procurement decisions affecting the procurement.
  • 2.4 Document factors affecting procurement decisions.
3. Select and approve procurement methods
  • 3.1 Select procurement methods based on jurisdictional, legislative and policy requirements and suitability for the procurement requirements.
  • 3.2 Consider factors and risks in selecting procurement method.
  • 3.3 Record justification for selected procurement method.
  • 3.4 Exercise approvals for the selection of procurement methods and record.
4. Select and approve contractual arrangements
  • 4.1 Select contractual arrangements, based on jurisdictional and policy requirements and suitability for the procurement requirements.
  • 4.2 Consider factors and risks in selecting contractual arrangements.
  • 4.3 Record justification for selected contractual arrangements.
  • 4.4 Exercise approvals for the selection of contractual arrangements and record.
5. Identify and consider factors affecting supplier choice
  • 5.1 Research and assess supplier capability as part of offer evaluation.
  • 5.2 Research and apply supplier supply chain management considerations in the context of policy requirements when making procurement decisions.
  • 5.3 Apply broader value for money considerations to support and inform decisions.
6. Conduct tender evaluation
  • 6.1 Form a tender evaluation panel or similar when required by policy or to meet probity requirements.
  • 6.2 Provide advice, support and guidance on procurement processes and probity requirements to members of the tender evaluation panel.
  • 6.3 Resolve any issues that arise during tender evaluation using negotiation and communication skills and procurement knowledge.
  • 6.4 Document tender decision-making processes and decisions reached in a format suited to the procurement being undertaken.
  • 6.5 Make written procurement recommendations to the approval delegate after considering advice of panel.
7. Maintain effective accountability and transparency in procurement decision making
  • 7.1 Maintain records, including plans and sub-plans, to provide an effective audit trail of decisions taken throughout the procurement process.
  • 7.2 Maintain compliance with jurisdictional and organisational procurement reporting requirements.
  • 7.3 Maintain records to provide aggregate procurement reporting requirements internal and external to the organisation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
BFT3 BSB50120 Diploma of Business Qualification
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AZY6 PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting Qualification