Procurement Capability Assessment Guidance

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High-Level Section Headings

1. PROCUREMENT LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE -

Is there clear direction from the top with clear support for getting best value in procurement? (12 questions)

2. PROCUREMENT STRATEGY AND OBJECTIVES -

Is there a clear, systematic, holistic and well-researched framework to guide the organisation's purchasing decisions? (9 questions)

3. SPECIFICATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES -

Can the organisation demonstrate a prudent and well-planned approach to defining its supply needs? (7 questions)

4. SOURCING STRATEGIES AND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT -

Can the organisation demonstrate a clear understanding of how it can best satisfy its core supply needs? (21 questions)

5. CONTRACT AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT -

Does the organisation manage its suppliers and contracts effectively? (19 questions)

6. KEY PURCHASING PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS -

Does the organisation have efficient and robust processes and systems to support advanced procurement activity? (13 questions)

7. PEOPLE -

Does the organisation have people with sufficient capability to ensure effective performance? (11 questions)

8. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT -

Does the organisation have a sound approach to assessing and demonstrating its procurement performance? (9 questions)

McClelland Report Assessment Levels

Level 0 - non-conformance
Level 1 - conformance
Level 2 - improved performance
Level 3 - superior performance

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