Trending Purchasing Management Discussions

What are the key general management skills? ‎

• Leadership • Decision Making • Team Building • Motivating • Influencing • Communicating • Negotiating • Problem Solving • Political and Cultural Awareness • Trust build‎ ... See More

Project Stakeholders?‎

*An individual, group, or organization who may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of the project. Some examples‎ ... See More

What is meant by EOQ?‎

As a procurement officer, are you responsible for lowering your company's' overall costs?‎

What's the worst thing that can happen in terms of logistics when you're procuring equipment? How can you solve this issue?‎

Does every company need a procurement officer? If not, who can handle the procurement tasks instead?‎

Would you make a purchase from several suppliers and go through a logistical nightmare, or pay extra money and buy everything from one supplier?‎

What are the factors I should consider before deciding how often I should replenish my inventory?‎

If you sell "seasonal products", how do you predict the demand for the next season in an accurate manner?‎

Is it fair for your management to request quotations from several suppliers even if you reassure them YOUR suggested supplier is the best?‎