Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:59 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:59 AM AWST
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Manage project procurement
Manage project procurement
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG537
BSBPMG537
State Code
OCE75
OCE75
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake procurement in projects. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine procurement requirements and processes
- 1.1 Identify project objectives, needs and budget
- 1.2 Identify procurement requirements
- 1.3 Establish agreed procurement management plan
- 1.4 Identify potential suppliers
- 1.5 Obtain information from potential suppliers capable of fulfilling procurement requirements
- 1.6 Determine selection processes and selection criteria, and communicate to suppliers
- 1.7 Obtain approvals from relevant stakeholders for procurement processes to be used
2. Conduct procurement activities
- 2.1 Communicate agreed proposals and specifications to potential suppliers and confirm understanding of project objectives
- 2.2 Seek supplier responses and evaluate according to proposal requirements
- 2.3 Select preferred supplier according to legal requirements and agreed selection criteria
- 2.4 Negotiate with preferred supplier and agree on terms and conditions of supply
3. Monitor procurement
- 3.1 Implement procurement management plan and arrange regular meetings with supplier to track progress
- 3.2 Maintain procurements records and documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 Monitor completion of task against agreed terms and conditions
- 3.4 Review progress and manage agreed variations
- 3.5 Identify and report procurement management challenges and implement agreed remedial actions
4. Manage procurement finalisation procedures
- 4.1 Conduct finalisation activities and confirm deliverables meet contracted requirements
- 4.2 Review project outcomes using procurement records and information and determine effectiveness of procurement processes and procedures
- 4.3 Seek and respond to feedback from relevant stakeholders on management of project procurement
- 4.4 Document lessons learned and recommended improvements for future projects
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUL18 | BSBPMG609 | Direct procurement and contracting for a project program | Unit of competency |
| AUI04 | BSBPMG518 | Manage project procurement | Unit of competency |