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Manage procurement strategies

Manage procurement strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPRC501
State Code
OAE75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2019
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
14/02/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate an organisation's procurement strategies.It applies to individuals focussing on the development, design and implementation of strategies to support the procurement of goods and/ or services. While an individual may work closely with other staff members in the organisation, they have individual responsibility and autonomy to develop, communicate and implement organisational procurement strategies.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.TEST
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine procurement objectives
  • 1.1 Evaluate procurement strategies within organisation
  • 1.2 Identify key strategic business units and their alignment to organisation objectives for procurement
  • 1.3 Establish models for strategy development within organisation for procurement
  • 1.4 Assess the relationship between procurement and strategic organisation objectives
  • 1.5 Undertake consultations with relevant stakeholders and personnel to seek input into procurement strategies
2. Develop procurement strategies
  • 2.1 Analyse and develop procurement strategies, taking into account legal requirements and organisation policies
  • 2.2 Develop resourcing, financial and other plans to support implementation of procurement strategies
  • 2.3 Assess the impact of procurement strategies on broader organisation objectives
  • 2.4 Consult with stakeholders to confirm procurement strategy and its alignment to organisational objectives
3. Implement procurement strategies
  • 3.1 Determine resourcing requirements to implement procurement strategy
  • 3.2 Assist in implementation of procurement strategies
  • 3.3 Monitor activities associated with the implementation of procurement strategies
  • 3.4 Identify and address risks arising during the implementation of procurement strategies
  • 3.5 Manage performance reporting frameworks to understand efficiency and effectiveness of procurement strategy
4. Evaluate procurement strategies and implement improvements
  • 4.1 Review implementation of procurement strategies to assess areas for improvement
  • 4.2 Identify improvements to procurement strategies from review process
  • 4.3 Gain approval from stakeholders to implement improvements to procurement strategies
  • 4.4 Monitor and review implementation of improvements to determine their effectiveness
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUJ00 BSBPUR501 Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies Unit of competency