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Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies

Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIR5006
State Code
AVH89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and review an organisation’s purchasing strategies in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry. It includes determining, developing, implementing and evaluating purchasing objectives and strategies, and implementing improvements.The unit generally applies to those who lead individuals or teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine purchasing objectives
  • 1.1 Industry benchmarks for purchasing are researched and analysed for organisational suitability
  • 1.2 Organisation’s purchasing data and information are analysed
  • 1.3 Consultations are undertaken with relevant stakeholders and personnel to inform development of purchasing objectives
  • 1.4 Purchasing objectives are drafted in line with organisational goals
  • 1.5 Approval is gained from relevant personnel for purchasing objectives
2 Develop purchasing strategies
  • 2.1 Purchasing strategies are developed, taking into account legal requirements and purchasing objectives
  • 2.2 Five Rights are included in purchasing criteria
  • 2.3 Human resources, financial and other plans are developed to support the implementation of purchasing strategies
  • 2.4 Approval is gained to implement plans and purchasing strategies
  • 2.5 Changes resulting from approval processes are made to plans and strategies, as required
3 Implement purchasing strategies
  • 3.1 Purchasing strategies are communicated to relevant personnel and stakeholders
  • 3.2 Resources needed to implement purchasing strategies are identified and accessed
  • 3.3 Support is provided to implement purchasing strategies
  • 3.4 Implementation of purchasing strategies by the organisation is monitored
  • 3.5 Problems and issues arising during implementation are identified and addressed
  • 3.6 Reports are provided to relevant personnel and stakeholders on implementation of purchasing strategies
4 Evaluate purchasing strategies and implement improvements
  • 4.1 Implementation of purchasing strategies is reviewed
  • 4.2 Improvements to purchasing strategies are identified from review process
  • 4.3 Approval is gained to implement improvements to purchasing strategies
  • 4.4 Improvements are communicated to relevant stakeholders and support is provided to implement improvements
  • 4.5 Implementation of improvements is monitored and reviewed to determine effectiveness of improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5330 TLIR5006A Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies Unit of competency