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BSBPRC406 - Conduct e-procurement (Release 1)

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1 1 (this release) 27/Sep/2018

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 089901 Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 089901 Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution  15/Nov/2018 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 3.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct e-procurement to source goods and/ or services in response to internal needs.

It applies to individuals who conduct online procurement of goods and/ or services from a variety of sources. While an individual may work closely with other staff members in the organisation, they have responsibility and autonomy to source quality goods and/ or services, monitor the procurement process and assess suppliers against organisation procurement policies and procedures.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Administration - Procurement

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify requirements and risks for e-procurement

1.1 Research and identify goods and/ or services to be e-procured in accordance with organisational objectives

1.2 Assess risk and benefits associated with e-procurement of goods and/ or services in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.3 Document and discuss e-procurement risks and benefits with organisational management

2. Engage in e-procurement

2.1 Create an e-procurement order for goods and/ or services

2.2 Electronically monitor the status of e-procured goods and/ or services against costs, timelines and organisational policies and procedures

2.3 Assist in the e-payment of third parties and identify rejected payments

2.4 Contribute to the development of e-procurement reports

2.5 Present report to organisational management for review

3. Support organisational objectives through e-procurement

3.1 Analyse the benefits of e-procurement against organisational objectives and identify areas for improvement

3.2 Review different e-procurement platforms that could assist in continuous improvement of organisational policies and procedures

3.3 Contribute to new ways of electronic working through improvements in e-procurement

3.4 Assist in consultation of stakeholders to gain buy-in to e-procurement strategies

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Reading
  • Analyses, matches and interprets information, paying attention to detail to identify errors

Writing
  • Records information accurately using correct spelling, grammar and terminology

Oral Communication
  • Uses questioning and active listening to convey and clarify information and instructions

Numeracy
  • Performs mathematical analysis to verify financial information

Navigate the world of work
  • Follows legislative requirements, and organisational protocols, policy and procedures relevant to own role

Interact with others
  • Uses correct communication practices and protocols to obtain strategy approval from stakeholders

Get the work done
  • Plans, organises and implements tasks according to organisational and requirements
  • Responds to problems by implementing standard or logical solutions

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBPRC406 Conduct e-procurement

Release 1

Not applicable

New unit

No equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • contribute to e-procurement processes in an organisation, including:
  • researching and documenting e-procurement risks
  • monitoring e-procurement status electronically
  • assist in monitoring of timelines and costs
  • evaluate and implement improvements to e-procurement strategies in an organisation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge to effectively complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and to manage tasks and reasonably foreseeable contingencies in the context of the work role:

  • key features of researching and identifying goods and/ or services to be e-procured
  • assessment of key risks impacting e-procurement
  • criteria and processes for assessing risk for e-procurement
  • key requirements of electronic applications relating to e-procurement
  • relevant legislation and organisation policies and procedures related to:
  • e-procurement terms and conditions for procurement
  • online transactions
  • continuous improvement.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the administration – procurement and contracting field of work and include access to:

  • relevant legislation and organisation policies and procedures
  • procurement strategies and relevant procurement records
  • office equipment and supplies
  • case studies and, where possible, real situations in the workplace.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10

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