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Unit Group

5713 Procurement and Purchasing Officers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

5713 Procurement and Purchasing Officers

Prepare orders and coordinate the procurement of materials, products and services.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571331 Procurement Officer

Organises and coordinates the procurement of materials, products and services for an organisation.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies
  • Reviews, compares, evaluates and approves products and services
  • Maintains inventories, accurate records and supplier information
  • Prepares budgets, cost analyses and reports
  • Monitors the organisation's procurement policies and procedures
Occupation

571332 Purchasing Officer

Prepares purchase orders, monitors supply sources, and assists in maintaining relationships with suppliers.

Procurement Officers are excluded from this occupation. Procurement Officers are included in Occupation 571331 Procurement Officer.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Investigates and identifies supply sources, and prepares and processes purchase orders
  • Consults with suppliers, invites tenders and reviews quotations
  • Maintains inventories, accurate records and supplier information
  • Purchases equipment and materials, business services, and land or access rights
  • Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand