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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Undertake market analysis
  2. Influence and develop markets
  3. Implement strategic procurement activities
  4. Undertake market analysis
  5. Influence and develop markets
  6. Implement strategic procurement activities

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, 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


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 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