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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish, apply and manage procurement governance arrangements
  2. Identify, consult with and manage procurement stakeholders
  3. Conduct market research and develop appropriate strategies to approach the market
  4. Identify, source and manage resources to conduct procurement processes
  5. Define procurement specifications and requirements
  6. Undertake detailed procurement planning
  7. Establish, apply and manage procurement governance arrangements
  8. Identify, consult with and manage procurement stakeholders
  9. Conduct market research and develop appropriate strategies to approach the market
  10. Identify, source and manage resources to conduct procurement processes
  11. Define procurement specifications and requirements
  12. Undertake detailed procurement planning

Performance Evidence

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, consulting and negotiating with contractors and stakeholders

writing a business case

reading and applying complex documents, including contracts, legislation and guidelines

providing feedback

modelling effective team management approaches

referring issues to the correct person

resolving complicated procurement issues

developing options for inclusion in a business case

undertaking research and business analysis

planning procurement processes in alignment with business and organisational goals

documenting procurement planning decisions and expected outcomes

managing and updating the procurement plan and sub-plans

maintaining currency in best practice examples in procurement practice and relevant procurement legislation, policies and procedures

using electronic procurement templates


Knowledge Evidence

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 contract management, including environmental purchasing and corporate social responsibility guidance

organisational procurement policies, practices and approval processes

procurement planning for complex procurement requirements and associated outcomes in alignment with business and organisational goals

probity principles and issues

codes of conduct, codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to the procurement process

government procurement environment

legal requirements of government procurement

implications of particular procurement arrangements

whole-of-life considerations

financial and accounting issues relevant to the procurement

cultural issues relating to complex procurement and industry development in certain industry sectors

relationship management