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Manage supplier agreements and contracts

Manage supplier agreements and contracts

Unit of competency
National Code
FDFPPL4007A
State Code
D4672
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage internal and external agreements for the supply of goods and/or services.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish contractual arrangements
  • 1.1. Specifications for the delivery of goods and/or services are documented and agreed
  • 1.2. Criteria for selection of suppliers are developed and documented
  • 1.3. Potential suppliers are identified and assessed against selection criteria
  • 1.4. Supply contracts are documented and agreed by the parties
  • 1.5. Contingency plans are developed in the event of supplier failure to deliver
2. Administer and evaluate delivery of goods and/or services against agreements
  • 2.1. The quality of goods and services supplied is assessed against specifications
  • 2.2. Non-compliance is identified, documented and corrective action is implemented within the terms of contractual arrangements
  • 2.3. Relationships with suppliers are managed to support effective delivery
  • 2.4. Vendor agreements are reviewed and renegotiated as required to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective supply of quality goods and services
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Service agreements
Service agreements are consistent with company policy objectives, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes and guidelines, industrial awards and agreements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
determine resource requirements for work area
establish contractual conditions and determine most suitable supplier
monitor supply against agreements and contracts and promptly identify and act on variances
establish supply contingencies
maintain relationships with suppliers to support service.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
workplace procurement policies and related documentation and systems
relevant legislation, codes of practice and agreements
access to suppliers of goods and services
information management systems, including planning, recording and reporting systems
technical support and advice as appropriate.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6653 FDFPMMAC5A Manage supplier agreements and contracts Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBF59 FBPPPL4005 Manage supplier agreements and contracts Unit of competency