Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish contractual arrangements
- Document and agree specifications for the delivery of goods and/or services according to workplace procedures
- Develop and document criteria for selection of suppliers according to workplace procedures
- Identify and assess potential suppliers against selection criteria
- Select preferred supplier according to the selection criteria and workplace procedures
- Negotiate, agree and document supply contracts with parties
- Develop contingency plans in the event of supplier failure to deliver
- Administer and evaluate delivery of goods and/or services against agreements
- Assess the quality of goods and services supplied against specifications
- Determine and document non-compliance and implement corrective action within the terms of contractual arrangements
- Manage relationships with suppliers to support effective delivery according to workplace procedures
- Review and renegotiate vendor agreements as required to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective supply of quality goods and services