List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Undertake market analysis | 1.1 Identify organisation’s strategic procurement requirements and commercial and policy factors impacting procurement. 1.2 Research the extent to which a competitive market exists to meet the organisation’s needs. 1.3 Identify the number of suppliers, their market share and the degree and type of competition between suppliers. 1.4 Analyse the nature, quality and maturity of the supply chain. 1.5 Identify and analyse environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility factors affecting the supply market. 1.6 Engage expert assistance, as necessary, to assist with market analysis. |
2. Influence and develop markets | 2.1 Identify and analyse supply markets and strategic industries to ascertain emerging and predicted trends. 2.2 Analyse supply markets and strategic industries, including capabilities, limitations, financial standing and past performance of existing and potential suppliers. 2.3 Use market development strategies to develop and influence market capability, within probity boundaries. 2.4 Identify implications of procurement threats and opportunities imposed by supply markets and communicate to stakeholders. |
3. Implement strategic procurement activities | 3.1 Determine procurement methodologies according to organisation’s strategic procurement plan. 3.2 Design requirements to deliver business outcomes and provide value for money, including whole-of-life considerations. 3.3 Effect methodologies by constraints, complexity and importance of procurement requirement and the marketplace. 3.4 Determine procurement activities and form teams to manage strategic procurement activities. 3.5 Determine performance measures to suit the range of procurement activities. 3.6 Analyse performance against measures, and implement methods that continuously improve procurement performance. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
networking, within probity boundaries, with stakeholders
writing complex documents
managing teams of experts in functions, including finance, legal, technical and engineering
modelling effective management and leadership approaches
applying decision-making processes or methodologies
identifying and resolving strategic procurement issues
identifying and assessing opportunities for development of strategic markets/industries
undertaking research and business analysis
managing financial and procurement projects
operating organisational IT systems and electronic procurement templates
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation, policies, practices and guidelines relating to strategic procurement.
organisational procurement policies, practices and approval processes
aspects of contract law, trade practices law, and commercial law relating to contract management in the context of strategic procurement
probity principles and issues
codes of conduct, codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to procurement
competition policy theory, including competitive neutrality
supply chain management
legal requirements of government procurement
financial rules and regulations
implications of particular market arrangements
whole-of-life considerations
supplier issues and supply chain management in the context of strategic procurement
procurement management processes
cultural issues relating to strategic procurement and industry development
relationship management at all personnel levels
environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles relevant to strategic procurement
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.