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Plan procurement

Plan procurement

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPRC401
State Code
OAE48
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify suppliers, determine procurement methods, establish a plan and prepare for procurement activities.It applies to individuals who are required to plan for complex procurement activities through the identification of materials and services to support organisation strategies.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish goods and services to be procured
  • 1.1 Determine and agree organisation need for goods and/ or services to be procured
  • 1.2 Obtain specifications for goods and services to be procured from relevant personnel and clarify as required
  • 1.3 Research and identify supply market for goods and/ or services to be procured
  • 1.4 Select procurement methods most appropriate to particular goods and services to be procured
  • 1.5 Communicate with stakeholders to approve goods and/ or services to be procured
2. Evaluate specifications of procurement
  • 2.1 Assess the scope and function of goods and/or services to be procured, identifying outcomes, objectives and logistics
  • 2.2 Establish procurement timeframe and develop a schedule for tender of goods and/ or services
  • 2.3 Create measurable outputs for desired contractual outcomes
  • 2.4 Specify resource requirements and stakeholders responsible for key procurement activities
3. Identify suppliers
  • 3.1 Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers
  • 3.2 Develop request for quotation documentation and invite suppliers to bid
  • 3.3 Review suppliers against procurement requirements and organisational protocols
  • 3.4 Make recommendations about preferred offers, seek and obtain approval from relevant personnel
4. Manage procurement plan
  • 4.1 Establish a strategy for managing the outputs from the supplier
  • 4.2 Develop key performance indicators to monitor performance and ensure outcomes are achieved
  • 4.3 Create a management strategy for transition in/out issues
  • 4.4 Consult with stakeholders to confirm procurement plan
  • 4.5 Consult with stakeholders through all stages of the development of the procurement plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH91 BSBPUR401 Plan purchasing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFR1 BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business Qualification
BDZ8 BSB41618 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) Qualification