Evaluate and improve strategic procurement performance

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PSPPCM027

State Code
AWU20

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

Description

This unit describes the skills required to evaluate an organisation’s strategic approach to procurement and the achievement of government policies and objectives for procurement. It includes determining evaluation measures and criteria; evaluating organisational achievement, procurement plans, and strategic procurement goals and policies; and implementing continuous improvement in procurement performance.This unit applies to those working in roles involved in procurement.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 consulting others as required, performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine evaluation measures and criteria

1.1 Determine measures for evaluation to provide value for money.
1.2 Determine evaluation measures and criteria according to Government policy and objectives, nature, values and character of the organisation.
1.3 Add information about progress towards objectives, strategic goals and implementation of procurement policies.

2. Evaluate organisational achievement

2.1 Evaluate against strategic procurement goals, policies, plans and codes/standards of behaviour, considering evidence from procurement activities.
2.2 Compare conclusions from evaluation and the agreed criteria, supported by evidence and reported with respect to strategic goals.
2.3 Identify performance failures and discuss reasons with stakeholders.
2.4 Consult stakeholders prior to publication of any report on performance that may affect the interests of stakeholders.
2.5 Provide reports.

3. Evaluate procurement plans and their implementation

3.1 Identify and present causes of success and failure, supported by evidence.
3.2 Report and justify alternative explanations
3.3 Provide explanations to counter possible objections where there is no obvious solution to a situation.
3.4 Provide advice learnt from previous success or failure and use it in the future planning of procurement.
3.5 Provide feedback to those whose performance is examined.

4. Evaluate strategic procurement goals, policies and performance

4.1 Identify strengths and weaknesses in strategic procurement goals, policies and performance.
4.2 Formulate recommendations for building on strengths and addressing weaknesses.

5. Implement continuous improvement in procurement performance

5.1 Implement recommendations.
5.2 Incorporate review and reformulation of strategic procurement goals and policies into the cycle of continuous improvement of strategic procurement.
5.3 Monitor, measure and manage procurement performance for continuous improvement.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D3750	PSPPROC706A	Evaluate and improve strategic procurement performance	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZY9	PSP80116	Graduate Certificate In Strategic Procurement	Qualification