CIPS L4M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam

Question #: 65
Topic #: 2

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:

ADesign new specification

BDevelop relationships with potential suppliers

CReview contract performance

DGet high-level authority approval

ESubmit full business justification

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Suggested Answer: E

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.

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by Margarett at Nov 01, 2025, 05:34 AM

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Shelton

2 months ago

I feel like E is also key. Justifying the urgency helps get support.

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Chaya

3 months ago

Definitely B and D. Need that approval to move quickly.

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Elsa

3 months ago

B is a must, but E seems unnecessary in a rush situation.

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Madonna

3 months ago

I disagree, C is important to ensure current contracts are not affected.

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Lindsey

4 months ago

Surprised they didn't see this coming, how do you miss a special part?

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Ronna

4 months ago

I think A should be a priority too, can't just rush without a spec.

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Shantell

4 months ago

Definitely B and D, need those relationships and approvals fast!

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Viola

4 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

4 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

4 months ago

Haha, C? Really? Who cares about contract performance when you've got an urgent situation!

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Clay

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 months ago

Definitely D and E. Can't move forward without high-level approval and a solid business justification.

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Idella

5 months ago

I agree, but A could be important too. New specs might be needed fast.

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Izetta

5 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

6 months ago

I think B and D are crucial. Relationships matter in urgent situations.

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Jaclyn

6 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

6 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

7 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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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