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Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis

Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM018
State Code
AWU29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage demand and procurement spend within an organisation.This unit applies to those working in roles involving procurement of goods or services essential to the operation of their organisation.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with management responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect and analyse demand and procurement spend data
  • 1.1 Identify and analyse demand patterns (organisational consumption), using a range of data sources and using appropriate breakdowns such as by category, region or time period.
  • 1.2 Identify and analyse procurement spend data, using a range of data sources and using appropriate breakdowns, including by category, region or time period.
  • 1.3 Establish and analyse the relationship between demand, consumption and procurement spend and assess business complexity of the buying organisation based on this analysis.
  • 1.4 Develop product usage profiles and organisational spend profiles.
  • 1.5 Establish causal links for demand and spend patterns through engagement with internal stakeholders and analysis of data.
  • 1.6 Map and analyse processes involved across the whole procurement life cycle to identify potential for efficiencies and improved data gathering.
  • 1.7 Review organisational policies and processes for procurement, asset management and budget, assess the impact of these on demand and/or spend and make recommendations to improve management of demand.
2. Develop and implement demand/spend management strategy
  • 2.1 Develop and implement effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders.
  • 2.2 Develop and implement outcome based demand and/or spend management processes across the procurement life cycle.
  • 2.3 Identify and use appropriate systems to support procurement and financial processes.
  • 2.4 Develop and implement processes to control and manage the demand for particular goods and services according to influencing factors.
  • 2.5 Identify staff skills and training and development opportunities related to demand and/or procurement spend management and incorporate these into professional development plans.
  • 2.6 Develop outcome based, transparent and manageable performance metrics to ensure best practice is achieved, whilst satisfying organisational needs.
3. Manage demand/spend risks and opportunities
  • 3.1 Review and analyse the market profile, including opportunities to influence or develop the market.
  • 3.2 Identify and assess market dynamics including market cycles, product life cycles and growth and/or decline.
  • 3.3 Assess realistically the desirability and practicality of ongoing market development and undertake market development activities where these are appropriate.
  • 3.4 Identify and consider opportunities and risks associated with managing demand and procurement spend.
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE668 PSPPROC513 Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis Unit of competency