1 Explain current and likely future procurement requirements

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1 Explain current and likely future procurement requirements

ML18 Procure products and/or services

Learning outcomes

There are three outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Be able to identify procurement requirements
2. Be able to select suppliers
3. Be able to buy products and/or services

Outcome 1 Be able to identify procurement requirements

The learner can:
1 explain current and likely future procurement requirements
2 decide whether the purchase of products and/or services offers the organisation best
value
3 evaluate ethical and sustainability considerations relating to procurement
4 justify the decision to buy products and/or services with evidence of an analysis of risk,
costs and benefits

Outcome 2 Be able to select suppliers

The learner can:
1 explain the factors to be taken into account in selecting suppliers
2 explain organisational procurement policies, procedures and standards
3 explain the effect of supplier choice on the supply chain
4 use appropriate media to publicise procurement requirements
5 confirm the capability and track record of suppliers and their products and/or services
6 select suppliers that meet the procurement specification

Outcome 3 Be able to buy products and/or services

The learner can:
1 explain the action to be taken in the event of problems arising
2 agree contract terms that are mutually acceptable within their own scope of authority
3 record agreements made, stating the specification, contract terms and any post-contract
requirements
4 adhere to organisational policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements