Is this what the Buyers should spend their time doing?Answer
This concern, or a similar one, may be expressed by Materials Managers or Plant Managers, to whom the Buyers report. One view of Purchasing work is to get the orders placed, with whomever the engineer/maintenance supervisor/office manager thinks is the best source. And, also do the expediting. The notion of Strategic Sourcing, or commodity plans or contracting may appear to be inappropriate, unrelated and different from what those managers have always viewed the work of Purchasing to be. The opportunity is to give the Buyers the tools that will help them move into the areas of strategic sourcing, and assist the Plant Managers in meeting their objectives by making suppliers responsive to them. This work would supplement, not replace, the important work of keeping the plant running.
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e-Sourcing FAQ Is Online Bidding Right For Me? Is this what the Buyers should spend their time doing?
e-Sourcing FAQ Is Online Bidding Right For Me? Is this what the Buyers should spend their time doing?