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Manage international procurement

Manage international procurement

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPRC503
State Code
OAE77
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
14/02/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage international procurement of specific goods and/ or services within organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory frameworks.It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing international procurement activities in an organisation. They develop and implement relevant supply chain management strategies, manage and review the implementation of improvements to international procurement strategies. They will be responsible for implementing management techniques to help them involve others, be innovative, consultative, influential and persuasive in order to achieve targets effectively.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and document strategies for international procurement
  • 1.1 Research and analyse strategic implications for the organisation’s international procurement of goods and/ or services
  • 1.2 Research international market structures and determine the benefits of global sourcing
  • 1.3 Research and analyse export regulatory requirements of goods and/ or services to be procured internationally
  • 1.4 Draft and submit for approval the organisation’s strategies for international procurement
2. Implement international procurement strategies
  • 2.1 Communicate international procurement strategies to relevant personnel and stakeholders
  • 2.2 Provide support to stakeholders to implement international procurement strategies
  • 2.3 Monitor implementation of international procurement strategies within the organisation
  • 2.4 Identify and address problems and issues arising from implementation of international procurement strategies
3. Monitor international procurement activities
  • 3.1 Evaluate cultural considerations potentially impacting international procurement activities
  • 3.2 Research and assess the legal requirements on internationally procured goods and/ or services and their alignment with organisational strategies
  • 3.3 Assess STEEPLE (social, technical, economic, environmental, legislative and ethical) factors and their impact and risks on international procurement activities
  • 3.4 Evaluate suppliers and potential exception clauses
  • 3.5 Clarify and resolve any discrepancies to the satisfaction of all parties
  • 3.6 Prepare draft contract documentation and access legal expertise to check legality of contract agreement
4. Determine payment strategies
  • 4.1 Analyse financial risk and implement available controls in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Identify source and availability of funds for payment that cover goods and/ or services
  • 4.3 Research and analyse currency payment methods and implication on acquisition of goods and/ or services
  • 4.4 Select currency payment methods
  • 4.5 Finalise processing of payment and confirm funds release with organisational management
5. Determine logistics strategies
  • 5.1 Determine requirements for pre-shipment inspection and arrange inspection
  • 5.2 Research and analyse shipping facilities and other transport risks
  • 5.3 Research and analyse regulatory compliance requirements for importation into Australia
  • 5.4 Develop logistics strategies for the organisation taking into account appropriate transport, insurance and regulatory compliance requirements
  • 5.5 Gain approval from relevant personnel for implementation of logistics strategies
6. Evaluate international procurement strategies
  • 6.1 Review implementation of international procurement strategies and identify improvements
  • 6.2 Design and develop improved international procurement strategies in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 6.3 Gain approval from organisational management to implement improvements to international procurement strategies
  • 6.4 Communicate changes to relevant stakeholders and identify support provided to implement improvements
  • 6.5 Monitor and review implementation of changes to determine effectiveness of improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH65 BSBPUR503 Manage international purchasing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFT3 BSB50120 Diploma of Business Qualification
BDZ7 BSB51518 Diploma of Business (Procurement) Qualification