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CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 3 Question 23 Discussion

Posted by Titus on Oct 31, 2026 at 12:26 AM

Tom, a Procurement Manager, is initiating a Supplier Rationalisation project. What should he complete first to direct the project?

Suggested Answer: D

A Spend Analysis identifies where money is spent and with which suppliers---vital to determine consolidation opportunities before rationalising the base.

Short cited term: ''spend analysis precedes supplier rationalisation.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 203)


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Magda 2 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about SWOT Analysis being useful for assessing strengths and weaknesses.
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Minna 7 days ago
I think the first step should be to conduct a Spend Analysis to understand current expenditures before making any decisions.
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