Unit of competency Outline

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Plan purchasing

Plan purchasing

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPUR401
State Code
AUH91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare invitations to offer, identify suppliers, issue invitations to offer, and prepare purchase recommendations.It applies to individuals who are required to prepare for complex purchasing agreements up to and including the point at which the organisation selects, without prejudice, a supplier.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare invitations to offer
  • 1.1 Obtain specifications for goods and services to be purchased from relevant personnel and clarify as required
  • 1.2 Select purchasing methods most appropriate to particular purchases
  • 1.3 Prepare invitations to offer
  • 1.4 Obtain approval of invitations to offer
2. Identify suppliers
  • 2.1 Review organisation’s records for potential suppliers
  • 2.2 Identify sources of supply
  • 2.3 Invite suppliers
  • 2.4 Evaluate sources of supply against requirements of purchasing strategies
3. Issue invitations to offer
  • 3.1 Distribute invitations to offer
  • 3.2 Conduct briefings as required
  • 3.3 Clarify issues arising with suppliers in line with purchasing strategies
4. Prepare recommendations to purchase
  • 4.1 Receive offer documents from suppliers
  • 4.2 Assess offer documents against requirements of purchasing strategies
  • 4.3 Seek further information from suppliers as required
  • 4.4 Obtain specialist expertise to assist with evaluation as required
  • 4.5 Evaluate offers against requirements of purchasing strategies
  • 4.6 Prepare shortlists of suppliers that make offers and who meet purchasing criteria
  • 4.7 Select preferred offers
  • 4.8 Make recommendations about preferred offers and seek approval from relevant personnel
  • 4.9 Obtain approval for recommended offers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0958 BSBPUR401B Plan purchasing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAE48 BSBPRC401 Plan procurement Unit of competency
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