630-005 C.P.M. Module 1: Purchasing Process Practice Exam

Demo Question 1.

You work as a buyer at EliteCertify.com. You have responsibility for the purchase of capital equipment. You receive an emergency call from the plant manager, requesting the purchase of a special generator that costs $100,000. The existing generator is old and causing problems, and the repair company can no longer guarantee future repairs. Normal leadtime for delivery of the special generator is 20 weeks. However, the plant manager has requested delivery of the new generator within 30 days. Which of the following should you do FIRST?

A. Insist that the plant manager submit a properly approved and funded requisition for the new generator.
B. Determine the current cost of the new generator and additional costs related to short-time-interval ordering, expediting, and premium transportation.
C. Contact the repair company to determine the extent of the existing generator's problems before taking any action.
D. Quickly contact potential suppliers to determine availability of the new generator.


Display Answer

Answer: D

Explanation: