CIPS L4M4 Questions Answers

Yes, the procurement buyer should assess and take all decisions to award the tender independently of the business managers to avoid conflict of interest

No, it is a lengthy, costly, and unnecessary step for the procurement buyer to engage business managers

No, the buyer's recommendations are not relevant to the final sourcing decision, which must be taken by the business managers

Yes, the procurement buyer can advise on the competitive proposal but should engage with the business managers about the decision to award the tender

It provides evidence of the contract of carriage for the goods

It provides evidence of the title of ownership of the goods

It provides evidence of the country of origin of the goods

It provides evidence that the goods are fully insured in transit

It provides evidence guaranteeing the use of Incoterms on the goods

The existence of policies and initiatives toward more sustainable packaging and materials

The existence of Total Quality Management (TQM) and a continuous improvement culture

Certification to the management system ISO 9001

Certification to the management system ISO 14001

The supplier's environmental impact analysis

PPI

CPI

GDP

ISO