Question 1

A junior buyer joins a procurement organization and spends the first month observing a seniorbuyer conduct various sourcing events. This is an example of what type of training delivery method?

Options :

A : Learn-by-domg

B : One-on-one

C : Shadowing

D : Mentoring

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following is the FIRST step that a supply manager should take to ensure proper social responsibility in the management of regulated materials?

Options :

A : Embed contract language with criteria to handle disposal of regulated materials

B : Determine the relevant regulatory agency criteria to follow

C : Select only certified suppliers for sourcing events

D : Implement a proactive approach when considering regulated materials

Answer: B

Question 3

A supply manager recently graduated from college is hired by a manufacturing organization as a buyer of industrial chemicals. The new supply manager has limited knowledge of chemicals and the marketplace. In this situation, which of the following is the FIRST step the supply manager should take?

Options :

A : Investigate the organization-s business intelligence systems in order learn about competitors

B : Refer to social media to gain an understanding of the marketplace

C : Attend the annual conference of the provider of the organization’s supply management system

D : Meet with suppliers to learn the marketplace, trends and best practices within the industry

Answer: D

Question 4

After analyzing its relationships with other departments, supply management decides to revise its stocking levels and order forecasting in order to streamline processes and reduce costs. Which of the following is the BEST way for the supply management organization to introduce these changes to the departments involved?

Options :

A : Meet with internal customers to address any changes that might impact their operations

B : Demonstrate the long-term savings to be realized

C : Obtain endorsements from other departments

D : Use best-in-class comparisons to show how the new policies will advance the organization

Answer: A

Question 5

A new buyer is hired, and over time the department supervisor notices the buyer's writing style is consistently unprofessional. To improve the buyer's written communications, the supervisor edits several of the buyer's memos, and returns them with a note as an example of how company communications should be written. However, this does not result in any changes in the buyer’s writing style. How should the supervisor rate the "written communication" portion of the buyer's performance review?

Options :

A : Acceptable; deficiencies addressed, but continual monitoring until annual review

B : Unsatisfactory; performance improvement plan necessary

C : Satisfactory; deficiency addressed and no additional or further review necessary

D : Needs improvement; course on business writing required

Answer: B

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