Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management Flashcards
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A global manufacturer is deciding between single sourcing and multi-sourcing for a critical component. The strongest argument for single sourcing is:
Answer: It allows deeper collaboration and volume-driven cost reductions with one partner
Single sourcing concentrates volume to maximize economies of scale and fosters deeper partnerships that enable innovation and better service levels.
A vendor management office (VMO) is typically responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Approving individual purchase orders for routine items
Routine purchase order approvals are an operational procurement function; the VMO focuses on strategic oversight, governance, and relationship management.
Which negotiation strategy is most appropriate when the buyer has significant leverage and the item is a commodity with many substitute suppliers?
Answer: Competitive pressure tactics focused on price reduction
When buyer leverage is high and substitutes are plentiful, applying competitive pressure is a rational strategy to extract maximum price and term concessions.
A company wants to ensure ethical sourcing throughout its supply chain. Which tool is most effective for identifying labor or environmental risks in tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers?
Answer: Supplier self-assessment questionnaires and third-party audits
Self-assessment questionnaires combined with independent third-party audits provide structured visibility into ethical compliance beyond direct tier-1 suppliers.
In the context of supply chain resilience, 'supply chain mapping' is used primarily to:
Answer: Identify critical nodes, dependencies, and single points of failure across supply tiers
Supply chain mapping creates visibility into multi-tier supplier networks, enabling companies to identify concentration risks and single points of failure before disruptions occur.
Which type of supplier relationship requires the highest investment of time and resources from the buying organization?
Answer: Strategic alliance partner
Strategic alliances involve deep collaboration, joint planning, shared risk, and co-investment, demanding significantly more time and executive attention than other supplier tiers.
A company's procurement policy requires three competitive quotes for purchases above $25,000. A manager bypasses this by splitting a $60,000 purchase into three $20,000 orders. This is known as:
Answer: Purchase order splitting (bid splitting)
Purchase order splitting, or bid splitting, is an unethical practice where a single requirement is artificially divided to circumvent competitive bidding thresholds.