1) You are a supervisor of an eight-person procurement office for a manufacturing company You need to hire a mid-level employee to work purchasing and contracting actions for the company. What procurement 8. supply management related knowledge, skills, and abilities would you look for in someone applying for the mid-level position, and why?
2) Discuss the role of price vs non-price factors when negotiating a contract. How might the relative importance of them vary when
negotiating a contract for supplies vs services?
3) Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of long term contracts from a buyer’s perspective. Discuss both the advantages of long term contracts from a seller’s perspective.