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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to source materials
   • Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets and work instructions
2. Identify and research materials and resources required for production
3. Use computer and web-based technologies to locate and communicate with local and international TCF industry suppliers and contractors
4. Identify materials and resources available from different suppliers
5. Identify and review ethical sourcing requirements and priorities
6. Compare costs and identify minimum order requirements
7. Identify shipping and customs agents, shipping costs and mechanisms for international purchasing that minimise costs
8. Research purchasing costs
   • Identify all costs, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers and contractors
9. Compare cost options of different suppliers and contractors
10. Analyse costs of purchasing direct from international suppliers, contractors and manufacturers, and compare costs associated with purchasing from local suppliers
11. Communicate effectively with suppliers and overcome potential communication barriers
12. Finalise order and monitor order progress
    • Compare supplier and contractor sources against required specifications and select based on their ability to meet requirements
13. Place order and prepare tracking documentation according to workplace specifications
14. Review progress of orders to determine on-time delivery
15. Update tracking documentation to reflect progress of order
16. Update orders to reflect changes in sales demand
17. Liaise with production personnel and communicate arrival dates of materials and resources to ensure production schedules can be met
18. Establish protocols and requirements for handling goods received and prepare documentation