This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct purchasing.

It includes identifying purchasing requirements, sourcing potential suppliers, preparing invitations to offer for goods, evaluating offers received, preparing recommendations in response to offers and actioning successful offers. It also includes arranging delivery of goods and finalising payments and contracts.

The unit generally applies to those who under the supervision of a purchasing professional will lead individuals or teams.

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