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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate the procurement processes of the organisation
   • Research existing ICT procurement processes in the organisation
   • Establish the evaluation criteria for procurement processes
   • Critically evaluate the procurement processes against the criteria
2. Direct the strategic planning to support ICT procurement
   • Establish the priorities based on the organisational need
   • Lead the development of a strategy to align ICT procurement with the organisational goals and objectives
   • Implement the ICT procurement strategic plan
   • Develop the procurement policy, including vendor selection based on the strategic plan
3. Lead the risk management of ICT procurement
   • Lead the development of a strategy for the risk assessment of ICT procurement activities
   • Ensure that ICT procurement complies with the organisational policy
   • Ensure that risk mitigation is carried out on identified risks
   • Ensure the continuous improvement of ICT procurement processes

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

lead the development of a strategy to align information and communications technology (ICT) procurement, with organisational goals and objectives

critically evaluate the procurement process and establish priorities for the organisation

direct the risk analysis of ICT procurement activities

lead the development of a strategy for risk assessment, and ensure that the measures required to mitigate the risk are applied

ensure that warning systems, and an ongoing process that reviews the risk profile, are established

lead the development of a strategy for the implementation of appropriate processes and procedures, that ensure that quality expectations are met.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

research and specify risk management principles and guidelines

review business continuity issues for the organisation

summarise the organisation’s industry and current functionality, including the existing data and information systems

review the organisation's internal and external dependencies, and interdependencies

identify and review the organisational policies and procedures, including the risk management strategy

review and analyse past and current, internal, external and industry disruptions

outline the relevant legislation and regulations that impact on business continuity including:

workplace health and safety (WHS)

environment

duty of care

contracts

business and company law

freedom of information

industrial relations

privacy and confidentiality

due diligence

records management

summarise the key principles of procurement.

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