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Implement purchasing systems

Implement purchasing systems

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIR4009
State Code
AVH91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement purchasing systems in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry. It includes identifying purchasing requirements, sourcing purchases, checking costings and arranging the purchase of materials. The unit generally applies to those who lead individuals or teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify purchasing requirements
  • 1.1 Purchasing requirements are identified from orders and instructions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Quantities, quality of goods, price limitations and delivery requirements are determined or confirmed in consultation with appropriate personnel
2 Source purchase
  • 2.1 Source/s of materials are identified from workplace preferred supplier lists or through networks and knowledge of local and/or overseas suppliers
  • 2.2 Supplier/vendor is advised of requirements and specifications in accordance with site requirements
  • 2.3 Availability of supply is confirmed
  • 2.4 Difficulties in supply are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Check costings
  • 3.1 Alternative suppliers are contacted to check different costings
  • 3.2 Actual costs are compared to predicted costs
  • 3.3 Recommendations regarding alternative suppliers are communicated to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 All records/reports are maintained in accordance with site requirements
4 Purchase materials
  • 4.1 Capacity of supplier to meet price, quality and delivery expectations is confirmed
  • 4.2 Order is placed with supplier and delivery schedules are confirmed
  • 4.3 Appropriate orders and invoices are exchanged in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Materials are checked/inspected on receipt in accordance with site requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5326 TLIR4009A Implement purchasing systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCY94 TLIR0001 Implement purchasing systems Unit of competency