Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage relationships with suppliers of larger purchases or multiple smaller purchases, where the relationship is of some significance to the organisation. It covers managing purchasing agreements, resolving disagreements with suppliers, finalising agreements, and reviewing the performance of suppliers.
It applies to individuals who manage relationships with an organisation’s suppliers, and is typically undertaken by a senior purchasing officer or purchasing manager.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Administration – Purchasing and Contracting
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. Manage purchasing agreements |
1.1 Monitor supplier performance throughout the duration of agreements 1.2 Identify, monitor and manage risks in risk management plans throughout the duration of agreements 1.3 Identify and address potential and actual performance issues 1.4 Negotiate and resolve amendments to agreements as a consequence of addressing performance issues 1.5 Seek and obtain approval for amendments 1.6 Communicate approved amendments to suppliers and relevant personnel |
2. Resolve disagreements with suppliers |
2.1 Identify and investigate causes of disagreements with suppliers and assess their validity 2.2 Negotiate and resolve disagreements 2.3 Document amendments to agreements as a consequence of the resolution of disagreements 2.4 Seek and obtain approval for amendments 2.5 Communicate approved amendments to suppliers and relevant personnel |
3. Finalise agreements |
3.1 Confirm all supplier obligations as having been met prior to agreements being finalised 3.2 Finalise purchasing agreements on completion of contract 3.3 Document arrangements to finalise agreements |
4. Review performance of suppliers |
4.1 Evaluate supplier performance against the requirements of purchasing agreements 4.2 Inform suppliers of evaluation outcomes as required 4.3 Make recommendations about future use of suppliers to relevant personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.5, 3.1-3.3, 4.1 |
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Writing |
1.5, 1.6, 2.3-2.5, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4-1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Numeracy |
3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.2, 4.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.4-1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1-4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPUR502 Manage supplier relationships |
BSBPUR502B Manage supplier relationships |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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