Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify purchasing requirements
- Source purchase
- Source/s of materials are identified from workplace preferred supplier lists or through networks and knowledge of local and/or overseas suppliers
- The supplier/vendor is advised of the requirements and specifications in accordance with site requirements
- Availability of supply is confirmed
- Difficulties in supply are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Check costings
- Alternative suppliers are contacted to check different costings
- Actual costs are compared to predicted costs
- Any recommendations regarding alternative suppliers are communicated to appropriate personnel following workplace procedures
- All records/reports are maintained in accordance with site requirements
- Purchase materials
- Capacity of supplier to meet price, quality and delivery expectations is checked
- Order is placed with supplier and delivery schedules are confirmed
- Appropriate orders and invoices are exchanged according to workplace procedures
- Materials are checked/inspected on receipt in accordance with site requirements