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Manage supplier relationships

Manage supplier relationships

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPUR502
State Code
AUG97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage relationships with suppliers of larger purchases or multiple smaller purchases, where the relationship is of some significance to the organisation. It covers managing purchasing agreements, resolving disagreements with suppliers, finalising agreements, and reviewing the performance of suppliers.It applies to individuals who manage relationships with an organisation’s suppliers, and is typically undertaken by a senior purchasing officer or purchasing manager.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage purchasing agreements
  • 1.1 Monitor supplier performance throughout the duration of agreements
  • 1.2 Identify, monitor and manage risks in risk management plans throughout the duration of agreements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential and actual performance issues
  • 1.4 Negotiate and resolve amendments to agreements as a consequence of addressing performance issues
  • 1.5 Seek and obtain approval for amendments
  • 1.6 Communicate approved amendments to suppliers and relevant personnel
2. Resolve disagreements with suppliers
  • 2.1 Identify and investigate causes of disagreements with suppliers and assess their validity
  • 2.2 Negotiate and resolve disagreements
  • 2.3 Document amendments to agreements as a consequence of the resolution of disagreements
  • 2.4 Seek and obtain approval for amendments
  • 2.5 Communicate approved amendments to suppliers and relevant personnel
3. Finalise agreements
  • 3.1 Confirm all supplier obligations as having been met prior to agreements being finalised
  • 3.2 Finalise purchasing agreements on completion of contract
  • 3.3 Document arrangements to finalise agreements
4. Review performance of suppliers
  • 4.1 Evaluate supplier performance against the requirements of purchasing agreements
  • 4.2 Inform suppliers of evaluation outcomes as required
  • 4.3 Make recommendations about future use of suppliers to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0962 BSBPUR502B Manage supplier relationships Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAE56 BSBPRC502 Manage supplier relationships Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZT5 AVI50616 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) Qualification
AVW1 BSB51515 Diploma of Purchasing Qualification