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An organization has a normal tender process that often last 1 month from defining the needs to contract award. Manufacturing department suddenly required a new special part that they could not foresee within a month. Which of the following should be the priority actions of procurement manager in this urgent situation? Select TWO that apply:
Suggested Answer: E
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This urgent needs occasionally occur due to a sudden change in circumstances. The process for selecting a replacement supplier must still be controlled. If there is a reason for normal processes to be waived, this must be fully documented and approved at a high level.
LO 1, AC 1.1
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Shelton
8 months ago
I feel like E is also key. Justifying the urgency helps get support.
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Chaya
8 months ago
Definitely B and D. Need that approval to move quickly.
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Elsa
9 months ago
B is a must, but E seems unnecessary in a rush situation.
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Madonna
9 months ago
I disagree, C is important to ensure current contracts are not affected.
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Lindsey
9 months ago
Surprised they didn't see this coming, how do you miss a special part?
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Ronna
9 months ago
I think A should be a priority too, can't just rush without a spec.
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Shantell
9 months ago
Definitely B and D, need those relationships and approvals fast!
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Viola
9 months ago
This is a no-brainer. Just get the part and worry about the paperwork later! Procurement managers need to be more flexible.
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Lashandra
10 months ago
I agree with Salome and Clay. D and E are essential, and A and B will help move things along.
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Louvenia
10 months ago
Haha, C? Really? Who cares about contract performance when you've got an urgent situation!
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Clay
10 months ago
A and B are key here. Need to quickly design the spec and reach out to potential suppliers.
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Rozella
10 months ago
Reviewing contract performance seems less relevant here since this is about a new part. I think the priority should be on getting approvals and possibly designing a new specification.
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Rashida
10 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to focus on immediate actions. I feel like submitting a full business justification might not be the best first step in an urgent scenario.
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Salome
10 months ago
Definitely D and E. Can't move forward without high-level approval and a solid business justification.
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Idella
11 months ago
I agree, but A could be important too. New specs might be needed fast.
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Izetta
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but developing relationships with potential suppliers could be important too. It might help speed things up if we need to source quickly.
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Johnetta
11 months ago
I think B and D are crucial. Relationships matter in urgent situations.
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Jaclyn
11 months ago
I think the procurement manager should definitely prioritize getting high-level authority approval. It seems crucial in urgent situations like this.
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Jesus
12 months ago
This is a tough call, but I'd say the top priorities are getting approval and submitting a full business justification. Designing a new spec could take too much time in an urgent situation like this.
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Eugene
12 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The priority should be getting high-level approval and then developing relationships with suppliers who can potentially meet the urgent need. The other options seem less relevant in this time-sensitive situation.
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Ceola
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. Should the procurement manager be designing a new spec or just reviewing the existing contract performance? Not sure which two options are the best approach.
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Caprice
1 year ago
Developing relationships with suppliers is definitely key, but I'm not sure if that should be the top priority here. Getting high-level approval and submitting a full business justification seem like the most important first steps.
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Melissia
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'd probably focus on getting high-level approval and developing relationships with potential suppliers to move things along quickly.
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Aileen
7 months ago
Relationships with suppliers can really make a difference in urgent situations.
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Fletcher
7 months ago
What about designing a new specification? That might help too.
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Patria
7 months ago
Definitely! Building supplier relationships can speed things up.
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Ligia
8 months ago
I agree, high-level approval is crucial.
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Glenna
11 months ago
True, but we need to prioritize getting that approval first.