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Procurement

The Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) defines procurement as the whole process of obtaining goods and services.

Beginning with the identification of needs, procurement can include the functions of planning, design, standards determination, specification writing, selection of suppliers, financing, contract management, disposals and other related functions.

On this page you will find generic and discipline-specific mandatory and highly recommended learning and development opportunities

For further information on this capability please contact Procurement_Capability@tmr.qld.gov.au

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Procurement Delegates (Mandatory)

A Procurement Delegate certifies the approach taken to sourcing and acquisition,complies with the Queensland Procurement Policy and TMR procurement processes prior to contract formation or contract variation.

There are five procurement delegate authority levels, which have different monetary thresholds (that is: level 1: under $10,000, level 2: between $10,000 and $75,000, level 3: between $75,000 and $250,000, level 4: between $250,000 and $500,000 and level 5: unlimited.)

Below is a list of the mandatory Procurement training courses for Procurement Delegates

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level
Accelerate Procurement Awareness

Procurement for TMR is a significant part of delivering positive outcomes for Queenslanders. It provides solutions that enable us to ensure we meet our responsibilities as a government department, whilst ensuring value for money and putting Queenslanders first. This course aims to explain how procurement works in TMR and what procurement options are available.

Online Course 40 mins Beginner
Accelerate Procurement Delegations

Procurement has the ability to touch nearly everyone in TMR, from simply buying stationery to delivering complex infrastructure projects ensuring we deliver value for money outcomes for Queensland.

Online Course 45 mins Beginner
Accelerate Core Contract Management

This course aims to give you an understanding of the importance of Core Contract Management and your role as a TMR employee in maintaining high standards of contract management.  We pick up from the end of the procurement process (Implement & Manage) and explore the fundamentals of contract management.

Online Course 30 mins Beginner

Procurement and Contract Management

Procurement encompasses the whole process of obtaining goods and services, while Contract Management is the management of the provision of goods and/or services in accordance with the contract.

Below is a list of highly recommended and recommended learning and development opportunities available for staff that work in procurement and contract management. These learnings include both internal and external learning and development resources.

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level
Accelerate A beginners guide to the Queensland Procurement Policy

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course provides staff with an overview of the Queensland Procurement Policy aims and principals.

Online Course 20 mins Beginner
Accelerate Procurement 101

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course provides staff with an understanding of what procurement is, how procurement can delivery better outcomes for the community and the basic concepts of procurement.

Online Course 20 mins Beginner
Accelerate Procurement Awareness

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.Procurement for TMR is a significant part of delivering positive outcomes for Queenslanders. It provides solutions that enable us to ensure we meet our responsibilities as a government department, whilst ensuring value for money and putting Queenslanders first. This course aims to explain how procurement works in TMR and what procurement options are available.

Online Course 40 mins Beginner
Accelerate Procurement Delegations

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.Procurement has the ability to touch nearly everyone in TMR, from simply buying stationery to delivering complex infrastructure projects ensuring we deliver value for money outcomes for Queensland.

Online Course 45 mins Beginner
Accelerate Core Contract Management

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course aims to give you an understanding of the importance of Core Contract Management and your role as a TMR employee in maintaining high standards of contract management.  We pick up from the end of the procurement process (Implement & Manage) and explore the fundamentals of contract management.

Online Course 30 mins Beginner
Accelerate Procurement in TMR Training

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management. This course aims to develop and/or increase the knowledge of staff across the department on the application of procurement principles and requirements (primarily for the goods and services procurement framework) in the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

Virtual via Teams Course 5.5 hrs Beginner
Accelerate Focusing on Procurement Risk

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management. This course provides you with the fundamentals of risk identification and assessment, within a procurement context. It explains the basic processes and how to use the TMR risk management tools. You will find useful links to further information and development opportunities.

Online Course 30 mins Beginner
Accelerate Introduction to Good Practice Contract Management

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management..This course explains how contract management delivers value to the business, covering what it is, how to keep value in the business and how to embed good practices using the Queensland Government Contract Management Framework.

Online Course 30 mins Beginner
Accelerate Introduction to Good Practice Social Procurement

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management. This course explains how to incorporate social procurement practices into procurement activities to deliver social value.

Online Course 20 mins Beginner
Streams TMR Procurement Channel

This streams channel provides procurement and contract management staff with a library of Procurement videos

Online Resource N/A Beginner
Accelerate The HWL Ebsworth Government Procurement Series

The HWL Ebsworth Government Procurement Series This series is recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.HWL Ebsworth Lawyers is facilitating a series of Government Procurement seminars on generic procurement issues.

Online Resource N/A Beginner
Procurement Certification Program Level 1 Procurement Fundamentals

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course covers the fundamental principles of procurement in the Queensland Public Sector. Upon completion, you will be able to apply the concept of procurement to the Queensland Government context and follow standard ordering, receipting and payment processes on behalf of your agency.

Online Course 2.5 hrs Beginner
Procurement Certification Program Level 2 Intermediate Procurement

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.Intermediate Procurement builds on the fundamental procurement skills introduced in PCP Level 1 Introduction to Procurement. It introduces the concept of procurement as a strategic and cyclical process. Key tasks are introduced including drafting a specification, preparing an invitation to offer, receiving and evaluating offers and basic contract administration. Risk assessment, ethics and fair dealing, incorporating sustainability in procurement practice and the concept of total cost of ownership are examined to develop the skill set of the intermediate procurement officer.

Face-to-face & virtual Course 2 days Intermediate
Procurement Certification Program Level 3 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This procurement and contracting program equips participants with the skills to manage large-scale complex goods and services procurement and contracting activities. The 11-day program (4 workshops) considers the details of large-scale procurement planning, conducting, evaluating and negotiating complex offers and managing complex contracts. It is suitable for all professional procurement officers, procurement analysts and contract managers. It is action learning-focused and uses case studies and simulations to ensure the tools, techniques and concepts presented are analysed and practised in the learning environment.

Face-to-face & virtual Course 11 days Advanced
LinkedIn Learning When Negotiation's about More than Money: How to Negotiate (Almost) Anything

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Discover how to engage sophisticated customers through high-level questioning and body language, as well as how to negotiate without damaging a relationship or descending to the lowest possible dollar. Plus, learn how to keep your value top of mind with your buyer after you make the handoff.

Online Course 3hr 25 mins Beginner
LinkedIn Learning Negotiation Foundations

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Learn a step-by-step strategy for negotiating everyday workplace issues, from asking for a raise or promotion to pitching ideas and resolving conflict.. Along the way, discover how to prepare for a negotiation, cultivate your influence, get into a zone of agreement even when you have to say "no," and negotiate remotely over phone or email.

Online Course 1 hr 5 mins Beginner
LinkedIn Learning Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. This series helps you review the latest in supply chain and operations management in bite-sized chunks. Logistics expert Daniel Stanton covers topics to improve your knowledge in operations and supply chain management. Learn about adopting strategic sourcing, enforcing supply chain security, minimizing the Bullwhip Effect, and more. You should leave each video knowing how to immediately apply your newfound knowledge to your role in operations-and directly increase the value you deliver to the customer.

Online Course 2 hr 50 mins Beginner
LinkedIn Learning Negotiating with Agility

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Learn how to ask penetrating questions, improvise, say yes and no the right way, and adapt your strategy over time. The skills you build in this course can help you close deals that might otherwise slip through your fingers, craft creative agreements that advance everyone's interests, and resolve minor differences before they escalate into costly disputes.

Online Course 1hr 7 minutes Intermediate
LinkedIn Learning Purchasing Foundations

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. In this course Steven Brown outlines the purchasing process and provides guidance for evaluating, selecting, and managing suppliers. He also addresses the roles of cost management and strategic sourcing, and the legal and ethical considerations involved. Plus, learn about special topics such as indirect spend on services (including transportation and utilities), resourcing, and supply chain performance management.

Online Course 1hr 18 mins Intermediate
LinkedIn Learning Complex Negotiation Tips

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Dr. Carolyn Goerner has taught negotiation for 25 years and coached hundreds of people through challenging deliberations. In this course, she combines practical experience with the latest research on managing the most difficult negotiations. Explore best practices in managing multiple negotiation partners, building and maintaining relationships, planning for complicated situations, and developing your professional demeanor. Plus, learn how gender impacts the negotiation process and how you can correct power imbalances on the bargaining table.

Online Course 1hr 5 mins Intermediate
LinkedIn Learning Advanced Business Development: Communication and Negoitiation

These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Discover how to engage sophisticated customers through high-level questioning and body language, as well as how to negotiate without damaging a relationship or descending to the lowest possible dollar. Plus, learn how to keep your value top of mind with your buyer after you make the handoff.

Online Course 45 mins Advanced
Gartner Procurement Webinars

TMR provides staff with free enterprise membership to Gartner. Gartner provide business insights, advice, tools and L&D opportunities.

Online Resource 45 mins Beginner
TMR SAP Basic Training

Introduction to SAP. Basic rundown of SAP functionality and user interface.

Face-to-face & Virtual Course 30-45 minutes Beginner
TMR SAP Purchasing Training

Interactive course outlining end to end process for requisitions, goods receipting and reporting.

Face-to-face & Virtual Course 2-2.5 hours Intermediate
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