Required skills

communication skills to

consult and negotiate with contractors and stakeholders

network within probity boundaries with contractors and stakeholders

write a business case

read complex documents such as contracts legislation and policy guidelines

provide feedback

research skills to

gather and analyse organisational information to build procurement profile

gather and analyse market information

gather and analyse stakeholder requirements

review and apply legislative regulatory and policy requirements

identify and predict trends

teamwork skills to

model effective team management approaches

respond to diversity

respond to and manage issues that arise

initiative and enterprise skills to

apply the content of complex documents such as contracts legislation and guidelines

ensure compliance with legislative and mandated policy requirements including OHampS and environmental obligations sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices and principles in the context of planning procurement and sourcing outcomes

apply complex government policy and intergovernmental agreements

interrogate corporate systems such as Financial Management Information Systems FMIS or asset management system to obtain data

apply complex cost models

analyse complex supply chains to identify risk vulnerability and opportunity

interpret market reaction

planning and organising skills to

undertake research and business analysis

plan procurement processes in alignment with business and organisational goals

document procurement planning decisions and expected outcomes

manage and update procurement plans and subplans in line with strategic plans and budgets

apply complex strategies to development of strategic plans including corporate budget and procurement plans and sub plans

influence strategic and risk planning

learning and development skills to

stay abreast of best practice models relevant to procurement contracting logistics and enterprise market management

remain current with legislation regulation policy government agreements and legal determinations

technological skills to

exploit organisational Enterprise Resource Planning systems ERPs

develop and manage electronic commerce

exploit market opportunities and initiatives in e commerce

Required knowledge

Commonwealth state andor territory or local government legislation regulation policies practices procedures and guidelines in relation to

procurement

financial management

public sector obligations eg Codes of Conduct

consumer law

OHampS

social policy

other relevant topics

international treaties relevant to trade and procurement practices

government and intergovernmental policy and agreements in relation to procurement practices

principles and practices associated with Corporate Social Responsibility CSR sustainability and environmental issues as applicable to procurement and market behaviours

complex and strategic planning for a range of outcomes

research and analysis as applied to complex outcomes trends and predictions of markets and procurement changes

decision making processes and methodologies

probity principles and issues

codes of conduct codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to procurement decisions

government procurement environment

micro and macro economic issues applicable to market behaviours and the impact of procurement

legal issues and determinations impacting on procurement

implications for the organisation and for the market suppliers of key procurement strategies andor arrangements

whole of life costing considerations and value for money

financial costing and accounting issues relevant to procurement and contracts

cultural issues relevant to procurement and industry development in specific markets or market sectors

relationship management

change management

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to predict future procurement needs based on the analysis of past and current organisational and market data Current planning emerging legislative regulatory social business and market trends must also be assessed in order to predict future market activities Strategies must be developed against those predictions and appropriate arrangements made for managing the fundamental aspects of the supply chain

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

gather and analyse complex financial business and market information and develop procurement market and supplier profiles

identify and apply the people skills relevant to supply chain management

identify and interpret complex legislation regulation and policy including international treaties principles of CSR sustainability environmental and social trends

develop and integrate complex planning documents which support core strategic and government outcomes

develop and use effective category management strategies to achieve objectives

assess local and international markets identify trends and develop strategies to ensure market positioning necessary to meet future needs

identify and secure future market sources to meet core business needs

devise and implement supply chain management strategies and processes within an organisation based on analysis of the characteristics of the supply chain

consider both qualitative and quantitative factors in reaching decisions or recommendations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by providing evidence of undertaking a range of relevant work task in an actual or simulated procurement environment on a least two separate occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Participants may need to access

sample data on finance procurement and markets to analyse and then to build recommendations

corporate planning documents including strategic procurement finance technology logistics and human capital planning

relevant legislation

current information relevant to CSR sustainability environment and social legislation trends and expectations

relevant market information

workplace scenarios and case studies relating to organisational expectations for future and strategic development of core business

emerging market trends such as Private Public Partnerships PPP strategic alliance e commerce holistic service solution engaging the corporate sector to deliver on behalf of or instead of government

case studies that incorporate challenges from which strategies can be developed to deal with future sources of goods andor services and the methods that may need to be employed to secure future requirements

Method of assessment

Suggested assessment methods include

questioning to assess understanding of key subject matter areas such as research analysis markets legislation planning decision making communication and mechanisms to secure market sources

preparing written reports evidencing review of strategies and approaches adopted by other government and non government organisations to manage supply chains

preparing written reports evidencing review of market information best practice guides planning documents and strategies business models and budgets lobby group predictions political philosophies and policies community expectations technological advancements and other relevant material and develop possible scenarios for managing supply chains

preparing risk and opportunity assessments of supply chains

preparing supply chain reviews and continuous improvement recommendations

developing sound supply chain management strategies and planning outcomes based on analysis and reviews

demonstrating research communication consultation and negotiation skills

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate but not compromise the integrity of the assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

PSPETHCB Maintain and enhance confidence in the public service

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in the public service

PSPGOVA Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOV602A Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPLEGNB Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGTB Manage risk

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPMNGRB Develop a business case

PSPMNGR607B Develop a business case

PSPOHSA Manage workplace safety

PSPOHS602A Manage workplace safety

PSPPROCB Plan for strategic procurement

PSPPROC604B Plan for strategic procurement

PSPPROCB Coordinate strategic procurement

PSPPROC605B Coordinate strategic procurement

PSPPROCB Negotiate strategic procurement

PSPPROC606B Negotiate strategic procurement

PSPPROCA Manage strategic procurement

PSPPROC607A Manage strategic procurement

PSPMNGTB Manage Change

PSPMNGT604B Manage Change

PSPMNGT B Formulate business strategies

PSPMNGT A Review and improve business performance

Outcomes and strategic themes may include:

Senior management may include:

Fundamental aspects of the supply chain will include:

Vulnerabilities and opportunities may include:

Communication strategies may include:

Internal stakeholders may include:

External and market stakeholders may include:

Supplier capabilities may include:

Capacity may include:

Innovation may include:

CSR principles may include:

Benchmarks means:

Best practice may include:

Trends may include:

Organisational influence may include: