PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD Learners accessing this standard will be working as a leader in the context of a small project/sub-project involving few resources and having a limited impact on stakeholders and the environment or working as a contributing team member on a medium to large project when not a leader. Autonomy in procurement is expected to only be for purchases of low value. These projects may be technical projects, business projects or developmental projects and will cut across a range of economic sectors. This standard will also add value to learners who are running their own business and recognise that project management forms an integral component of any business. The qualifying learner is capable of: Compiling and processing procurement requests to required standards and needs. Sourcing suppliers/sellers to meet procurement requirements. Receiving and evaluating proposals and making recommendations. Maintaining and administering procurement records.