There are a number of models that can be used to appraise suppliers before commencing a full tendering process. Which of the following could be considered when appraising a supplier?
Capacity
Control
Compatibility
Commodity
A procurement manager of a medium-sized company has suggested to their executive board that implementing an ISO environmental standard would improve procurement practices and reduce environmental and social impacts. However, some colleagues are concerned about the potential complexity and supplier resistance. Should the company go ahead with the recommendation?
A procurement manager has a new contract to award. They know there will be considerable interest from potential suppliers, as there are approximately twelve companies in the market. Which of the following is a benefit of using a full competitive tendering process for this new contract?
If a commodity index shows that the price of a commodity is continually rising, what does this indicate about the market?
The procurement manager has received the following data from the supplier's accounts to facilitate the calculation of the supplier's current ratio:
Current Assets: Stock $200; Debtors $60; Cash $40; Total $300
Short Term Liabilities: Bank overdraft $150
Which calculation will the procurement manager use to find out the current ratio?
When selecting a supplier on technical merit, its important that the supplier is a good 'functional fit' for the organisation. What is meant by 'functional fit'?
A buyer in the public sector has put an advert out asking for interested suppliers to express an interest in a potential tender activity to provide a facilities management contract to a hospital trust. The suppliers who have met that criteria are then sent a document detailing how they should submit their tender, how to price the opportunity, asks Questions relating to how they will deliver the service and gives a deadline for bids to be submitted. Which document have the suppliers ben sent?
Daniel is evaluating bids from new suppliers who are looking to supply his company XYZ Indus-tries with components for manufacturing. Although price is important, Daniel wishes to consider 'added value'. Which of the following is considered an 'added-value solution'? Select THREE
As a procurement officer for a large organisation, a supplier approaches you on social media offering to take you out for dinner to discuss a recent open opportunity and mentions a financial reward if you help them win the business. You accept the invite. Was this the right thing to do?
Zeb is a Procurement Manager at Zig Zag Zips manufacturing. The organisation has a complex supply chain and works with 46 different suppliers, many of these international. Which of thefollow-ing would be the most useful for Zeb to address issues of Modern Slavery?
In the Public Sector, what is the evaluation criteria most often used when evaluating bids from suppliers?
It is important that buyers take an approach that is reasonable and fair when selecting suppliers to work with. Which of the following is a voluntary document which can help procurement professionals treat suppliers respectfully?
Which of the following is not a Human Rights as protected by the UN Declaration on Human Rights?
Which of the following is true for CIPS members who sign and comply with the CIPS Code of Conduct? Members can ...
gain an understanding of ethical and successful business operations
acquire automatic entitlement to government sponsorship
enjoy continued CIPS membership and access to resources
bypass the need to comply with other voluntary or legal codes
A company has actively included supporting of disadvantaged groups within their ESG commitment. Which of the following groups are considered disadvantaged?
A business may be faced with the challenge of deciding whether to source some of its requirements from external suppliers or whether to make them internally. Which of the following factors is likely to justify the decision to make the requirements internally?
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publish a list of commercial rules known as Inco-terms. What is the purpose of these rules?
Ramesh is an IT category manager within the UK’s National Health Service and is responsible for the procurement of a new high-value network system, which will spread across multiple doctors' practices and community health centres. Ramesh has reviewed different tender approaches and concluded that the use of a restricted tender is the most appropriate. Which of the following statements is true for a restricted tender process?
According to the CIPS code of conduct, which laws should a procurement professional adhere to?
Bribery is considered an unethical business practice. What constitutes a bribe?
Achieving the 'five rights of procurement' is one of the key objectives of procurement managers. Which of the following are not considered one of the 5 rights? Select TWO.
A buyer for a large manufacturing organisation is assessing a sole supplier tender opportunity. The buyer is finding it challenging to differentiate the proposals on unit purchase price. Are there any added values that the procurement manager can use to leverage the sole supplier proposal?
GDP is an economic index that a procurement professional can use to measure economic data. What does GDP tell you?
It is good practice for the procuring organisation's auditors to undertake the following upon completion of a supplier's audit. Select the TWO that apply.
A buyer has been tasked with placing an order for steel from another country and using Incoterms for the delivery. The buyer's organisation has an in-house transportation and export clearance department. During negotiations, the buyer achieved a 25% cost reduction by accepting responsibility to arrange loading, transportation, and export clearance. Which Incoterm has been agreed?
Greg is doing some research on a potential supplier and is concerned that the supplier's funding is based on long-term debts and loans. Working with this supplier therefore might bring additional risks to Greg's business. What should Greg do about his concerns?
Jamilla is looking to find a new supplier who can deliver raw materials of wood and paper to her company Woody Manufacturing Incorporated. The requirement is for regular orders of high volume. She has issued a Request for Quotation. What will this assess the suppliers on?
Raja is a procurement manager who is keen to gain further insight into the current marketplace and whether local suppliers are capable to provide a service he is looking to procure. He wishes to test the market before he begins a formal tender process. What should Raja do?
The bill of lading is one of the main documents associated with sea freight within international sourcing. Which of the following statements represent some of the uses of the bill of lading? Select TWO that apply.
A company has a low gearing of 20%. This shows that the company relies on equity capital and should therefore have less difficulty coping during tough economic times. Is this statement TRUE?
Which of the following are signs that modern-day slavery might be taking place within the supply chain? Select THREE.
Weighted points systems can be applied to evaluate and compare potential suppliers. For which of the following factors would it be appropriate to use this method?
Financial stability
Supplier reliability
Market demand
Negotiation styles
Luke has sent out a Request for Information to test the waters of the supply market for a new product he is sourcing. He has received a high number of detailed documents back from suppliers. Which of the following is Luke now likely to know about the marketplace? Select THREE
Which models would be appropriate for analysis of the supply market?
Porter's Five Forces
Porter’s Value Chain
STEEPLED
Ishikawa Fishbone
Liquidity is a solvency measure which determines whether an organisation is able to pay its debt. Which of the following would you use to assess a supplier's liquidity? Select TWO.
Which of the following would you use to determine the outcome of a competitive tender? Select TWO.
Ivan is an investor who is looking to invest in new businesses. He is reviewing several companies and working out what his equity would be. Which of the following does Ivan need to know tocalculate shareholder equity? Select TWO.
Khalid is a procurement manager in the UK who is looking to source exotic fruit for a retailer. As this type of fruit doesn't grow naturally in the UK Khalid is looking at international suppliers, but is worried about variations in exchange rates. He is considering asking the suppliers to provide quotes in their local currencies. Will this reduce the risk posed to Khalid?
Bob works in the procurement department of a construction firm. He has been asked to procure an item for a short-term project which is considered low risk. What type of sourcing will he be completing?
What information would you expect to find on a supplier's response to a 'Request for Information'? Select TWO
Which of the following items would you expect to find on a balance sheet? Select THREE
TESTED 26 Dec 2024
