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Which one of the following is very commonly seen as being the primary role of the procurement function (especially by those outside the procurement function)?
Suggested Answer: A
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Cost reduction is often seen as being not only the primary role, but sometimes the only role, of the procurement function.
The other answer options give an indication of what activities can sometimes be more significant.
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Alyce
8 months ago
C is important for innovation, but B is seen more often.
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Mike
8 months ago
A lot of folks overlook the importance of international conferences (E).
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Dannette
9 months ago
Wait, people really think cost reduction is the main role? That's surprising!
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Moira
9 months ago
Sourcing new materials (C) is also super important!
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Clorinda
9 months ago
I disagree, it's more about building relationships (D).
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Precious
9 months ago
Definitely B) Cost reduction, that's what everyone thinks!
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Annalee
9 months ago
C) Sourcing new materials? That's more of a R&D thing, isn't it? Procurement is all about saving money, right?
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Virgie
9 months ago
E) Attending conferences and developing staff? Sounds like a procurement professional's dream - free trips and training!
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Bambi
10 months ago
A) While cost reduction is important, it shouldn't be the sole focus. Procurement has a much broader role to play.
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Anna
10 months ago
D) Developing deep relationships with long-term suppliers is crucial, but many still see procurement as just about cost cutting.
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Ona
10 months ago
Developing relationships with suppliers seems crucial, but I guess it might not be what most people think of first when they consider procurement's primary role.
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Yuki
10 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think cost reduction was highlighted as a key focus in many discussions.
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Malika
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like sourcing new materials is important too, though it might not be the primary role.
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Hyun
11 months ago
I think B is the main focus. Cost reduction is key.
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Mike
11 months ago
B) Cost reduction is definitely the most common perception of procurement's role, even if it's not always the primary focus.
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Cora
11 months ago
D is crucial for long-term success. Relationships matter!
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Nell
11 months ago
I agree, but A has a point too. It's not always about cutting costs.
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Meghan
11 months ago
I think I remember that cost reduction is often seen as the main goal of procurement, especially from a management perspective.
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Ulysses
12 months ago
Based on my understanding of procurement, I think option D is the best answer. Developing deep relationships with key suppliers is crucial, even if cost reduction is the more commonly perceived role. I'll go with D unless I can convince myself otherwise.
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Jennifer
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The options seem to cover a range of procurement activities, so it's hard to pick just one as the "primary role." I might need to re-read the question a few times to really understand what they're asking.
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Jonell
1 year ago
Cost reduction is definitely the most common view, but the question says it "should not be the primary focus." That makes me think the right answer is A - that cost reduction is commonly seen as the primary role, even though it shouldn't be.
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Tresa
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The question seems to be asking about the primary role, but some of these options seem more like secondary or supporting roles. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Paulina
1 year ago
I think the most common perception of procurement's role is cost reduction, so I'd go with option B.
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Tennie
7 months ago
Relationships with suppliers matter, but cost is king!
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Carin
7 months ago
True, but cost reduction usually gets the spotlight.
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Catalina
7 months ago
But isn't sourcing new materials important too?
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Michael
8 months ago
Yeah, everyone thinks procurement is just about saving money.
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Martina
10 months ago
I agree, cost reduction is definitely the main focus.