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Assignment 1: Interview a Purchasing and Supply Management Professional (170 points)


Interview a Purchasing and Supply Management Professional Interview a purchasing and supply management professional in a private or public organization (for example a purchasing and supply associate, a Chief Purchasing Officer, or a business manager in a K-12 school system).

Write a 4-5-page paper that describes:

  1. The line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for. Describe these briefly.
  2. The description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment.
  3. The operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department.
  4. How the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals.

The format of the report is to be as follows:

  • Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides.
  • Use headers for each of the subjects being covered, followed by your response.
  • In addition to the four to five (4-5) pages required, a title page is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the assignment, your name, the instructor’s name, the course title, and the date.
  • Use of APA guidelines strongly recommended, but not required.

Note: You will be graded on the quality of your answers, the logic/organization of the report, your language skills, and your writing skills. Click here to view the grading rubric

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Levels of Achievement
CriteriaUnacceptableDevelopingCompetentExemplary
Unacceptable Developing Competent Exemplary
1. Describe the line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for. Describe these briefly. Click for more options
0 to 19 pointsDid not complete the assignment or did not describe the line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for; omitted key information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic

20 to 29 points

Partially described the line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for; omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

30 to 35 points

Sufficiently described the line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for. Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

36 to 40 points

Fully described the line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for. Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.
2. Describe the description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment.Click for more options

0 to 19 points

Did not complete the assignment or did not describe the description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment; omitted key information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic

20 to 29 points

Partially described the description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment; omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

30 to 35 points

Sufficiently described the description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment. Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

36 to 40 points

Fully described the description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment. Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.
3. Describe the operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department. Click for more options

0 to 19 points

Did not complete the assignment or did not describe the operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department; omitted key information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

20 to 29 points

Partially described the operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department; omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

30 to 35 points

Sufficiently described the operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department. Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

36 to 40 points

Fully described the operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department. Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.
4. Describe how the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals. Click for more options

0 to 19 points

Did not complete the assignment or did not describe how the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals; omitted key information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

20 to 29 points

Partially described how the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals; omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

30 to 35 points

Sufficiently described how the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals. Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.

36 to 40 points

Fully described how the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals. Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic.
5. Clarity. Click for more options

0 to 19 points

Did not complete the assignment or explanations are unclear and not organized. (Major issues)

20 to 29 points

Explanations generally unclear and not well organized. (Many issues)

30 to 35 points

Explanations generally clear and/or organized. (Minor issues)

36 to 40 points

Explanations very clear and well organized. (Added helpful details)
6. Writing – Grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, APA usage. Click for more options

0 to 19 points

Did not complete the assignment or had 8 or more different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. (Major issues)

20 to 29 points

Had 6–7 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. (Many issues)

30 to 35 points

Had 4–5 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. (Minor issues)

36 to 40 points

Had 0–3 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage.

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Writing errors present and Presentation of Evidence: Clarity, logic, writing mechanics, referencing, and SWS formatting requirements, including a title page and reference page. Weight: 20% file:///C|/Users/138769/Downloads/Assignment2_Rubric.html[7/27/2018 8:30:51 AM] 0-2 errors Running head: INTERVIEW 1 Purchasing and Supply Management Professional Interview Your Name Strayer University Purchasing and Materials Management BUS230 Professor Christopher Lodge July 20, 2017 INTERVIEW 2 Purchasing and Supply Management Professional Interview Introduction Provide a brief introduction of the interviewee using a brief paragraph (5-7 sentences). This assignment requires 4-5 pages. Please note that the page count does not include the cover page, abstract (if used), or the reference page. Spacing and font has been properly formatted already. Adjust spacing for reference page to ensure it starts at the top of the next page after your summary paragraph. A half of a page or three quarters of a page does not count as a page – aim for at least 4.5 pages. Line of Business Describe the line of business the interviewee is in (5-7 sentences) Organizational Mission Provide a brief paragraph on what the organization’s mission is (5-7 sentences). Organizational Goals Provide a brief paragraph on what the organization’s goals are (5-7 sentences minimum). Job Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities Identify and describe the interviewee’s job function, roles, and responsibilities in detail (3 paragraphs; 5-7 sentences each) Educational Background Identify and describe the interviewee’s academic education and professional training (1-2 paragraphs; 5-7 sentences each). Discuss how the education affected their ability to enter the field or help them advance in their field. Professional Experience INTERVIEW 3 Identify and describe the interviewee’s professional experience (different job positions held, roles, and responsibilities other than their current position). Personal Challenges Open to the interviewee’s interpretation. (1-2 paragraphs; 5-7 sentences each) Professional Achievements and Fulfillment Identify any professional achievements the interviewee has earned and how those achievements and their career have fulfilled their professional lives. Supply Objectives Alignment with Organizational Mission and Goals Identify and describe how the supply objectives align with and support the achievement of the organization’s mission and goals (2-3 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each). Summary Provide a brief summary of the interview and the information that you learned about the interviewee INTERVIEW 4 References Note: Include any references used other than the interview. Ensure you cite the interview per the format below. Delete this information before submitting. Delete the entire reference page if no other sources were used. APA Formatting link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/11/ No personal communication is included in your reference list; instead, parenthetically cite the communicator's name, the phrase "personal communication," and the date of the communication in your main text only. Examples of Citations: (E. Robbins, personal communication, January 4, 2001). A. P. Smith also claimed that many of her students had difficulties with APA style (personal communication, November 3, 2002). INTERVIEW 5 INTERVIEW 6 Running head: INTERVIEWING 1 Interviewing a Professional in Purchasing and Supply Management Name Course Tutor Date Date: INTERVIEWING Interviewing a Professional in Purchasing and Supply Management Introduction Purchasing and supply management is critical to the success of any company. Through this essential department, an organization can reduce its overhead costs by procuring highquality products at the best market prices. Prudent purchasing ensures that a company has a constant supply of the commodities that it needs to meet its organizational goals. Additionally, proper supply management ensures that stocks are replenished before they are depleted thereby bringing the company's production to a halt (Monczka et al., 2015). Therefore, this academic paper is a report of an interview with Davey Hass who is a purchasing and supply associate at Vane Supermarket in California. Line of business Davey Hass works in the industry of supermarket and grocery stores. This is among the biggest food retail source in the States. The supermarket and grocery stores industry provides most of American's household products hence occupy a critical sector of the economy (Van Weele, 2010). Primarily, the Vane Supermarket stocks a variety of household products and food items, such as groceries, poultry, kinds of seafood, and various processed meats. The supermarket offers numerous job opportunities to the surrounding community and prides itself on being the local grocery store of choice. The mission of the Vane Supermarket To be a leader in the distribution and merchandising of food and household products by creating satisfaction to our customers and partners with an outstanding shopping experience 2 INTERVIEWING 3 providing quality, service, price and variety, depending on the commitment and attention of our staff. Additionally, the supermarket's mission to the community is to be a responsible neighbor and promote inclusivity and diversity which is the backbone of our society. Organizational goals of the supermarket Vane Supermarket strives to achieve the following institutional goals: a) Providing world class customer service in their stores thereby being the store of choice in their locality. b) Maximizing sales and business unit growth c) Operating in an environment that is safe to both the customers and employees. d) Implementing sustainable business practices that will ensure robust growth of the organization e) Utmost commitment to integrity, accountability, and professionalism f) Striving to attain international standards by strictly adhering to ISO standards in all operations of the organization. g) Advocating a teamwork spirit and creating a team culture to give and receive guidance and recommendations to all levels of ours stores and other relevant business partners. Davey Hass’ Job Description As a purchasing and supply associate at Vane Supermarket, Davey Hass has the following functions and responsibilities: i. Plan for the process of delivery in compliance to our needs. INTERVIEWING ii. 4 Utilization of storage facilities for our goods to the best practices and maintaining the rules and regulations of the company through the observance of efficient systems for the release, dispatching and redistribution of goods. iii. Manage the storage of goods according to "best practices" and the Company rules and regulations by maintaining an efficient system for the release, distribution, and redeployment of goods; iv. Manage the transportation and dispatching of supplies. v. Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate records for the purpose of logistics operations, and providing both requests and periodical reports and updates on time. vi. Evaluation of purchases requisitions to monitor the accuracy of delivery dates, specifications and other related information of the order. vii. Develop and dispatch quotation requests and tenders, and facilitating the examination of draft bid- tabulation and offers. viii. Evaluate the accuracy and the quality of data that is related to supply chain in the business systems. ix. Monitoring stock levels; x. Any other duty that is considered important or as assigned by the supervisor to achieve the predetermined requirements of services in the organization. Educational Background To be considered for the position of purchasing and sales associate at Vane Supermarket, one must have at least a Bachelor's degree in a business related field. A certification in INTERVIEWING 5 procurement and supply management is an added advantage. Those who have Masters degrees in the business related field are considered for management positions. Professional experience Davey is a professional purchasing and sales associate who has been numerously exposed to various professional experiences that have further sharpened his skills. In this regard, Davey has four years of experience as a sales assistant, and a further two-year experience in a similar position as the one he currently holds in one of the major supermarket chains in the United States of America. Operational and Strategic Objectives of the Supply and Purchasing Department An effective supply and purchasing department is crucial to a successful chain management process (Christopher, 2016). At Vane Supermarket, the Supply and Purchasing department has various operational and strategic objectives to guide the department in meeting its goals. These objectives are: (a) To get the best possible prices and terms for various commodities in the supermarket thereby lowering the cost of purchases. In so doing, the department should not compromise on quality as the store prides itself on offering the highest quality products at reasonable prices. (b) To effectively share and manage risks with various suppliers thereby not exposing the supermarket to unnecessary business risks. In this regard, the department must ensure the security of supply by diversifying its suppliers thereby not over-relying on a specific supplier. INTERVIEWING 6 (c) To foster a good working relationship between the supermarket and its suppliers. The department should strive to maintain relevant business contacts and convince suppliers to work with the organization for the long term. This ensures predictability and certainty which are important in a volatile market, such as the supermarket industry. (d) Pursuing innovation by encouraging the sourcing of innovative goods and services to give the supermarket a competitive edge in the industry. In this regard, the supermarket should strive to stock newly innovated products to ensure that their customers have a wide range of variety when shopping. Innovative goods and services give the organization a competitive edge in terms of price, quality, and convenience. (e) To leverage technology thereby improving the customer experience at the store. The department should use technology to solve the various sales and purchases problems the organization faces. In the 21st century, businesses must be abreast of the technological advancements in their industry since these innovations increase the productivity and efficiency of the company. Alignment of the Objectives of Supply align with the Goals and Objectives of the Organization The above-mentioned objectives of supply are intricately intertwined with the goals and mission organization. The supply objectives are specifically designed to ensure that Vane Supermarket achieves its ambitious organizational goals. Firstly, by successfully sourcing for high-quality commodities at reasonable prices the supermarket can effectively meet its mission and goal of providing quality products at low prices (Monczka et al., 2015). Also, this ensures that the supermarket is the grocery of choice in its locality as envisaged by its mission. Secondly, INTERVIEWING if the supply department sources for a wide variety of products and integrate technology in their operations, the supermarket will be able to offer its client a huge range of choice which is essential in bolstering customer experience. Also, the supply department ensures that the stocks are up-to-date and the supermarket does not run out of commodities. Therefore, the purchasing and supply department plays major role in achieving the company’s organizational goals. 7 INTERVIEWING 8 References Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. Monczka, R. M., Handfield, R. B., Giunipero, L. C., & Patterson, J. L. (2015). Purchasing and supply chain management. Cengage Learning. Van Weele, A. J. (2010). Purchasing & supply chain management: analysis, strategy, planning and practice. Cengage Learning EMEA.
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Interviewing a Professional in Purchasing and Supply Management
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Interviewing a Professional in Purchasing and Supply Management
Introduction
Purchase and Supplies are the fundamental activity of most businesses that deal in products. In
purchase and supply management, professionals pursue different roles in the achievement of the
company. Market price is an essential factor in the sales department that determines the
marketability of products (Beckner, 2013). An adequate supply of goods and services ensure
consistent profitability in the long-run. Notably, the inadequacy of stock or commodities may lead
to losses or minimize the profit in one way or another. Effective procurement and supply chain
management are always in charge of the injection and distribution of goods. More specifically,
this paper gives a succinct of a formal interview by me with one of the workers at Vane
Supermarket in California named Davey Hass.
Line of Business
Davey Hass is a purchasing and supply management professional in the supermarket and grocery
stores. Many of the American citizens source their foodstuffs from the supermarket and grocery
stores. Every sector of the economy is significant for the success of the country and the satisfaction
of the customers. Hass adheres to various strategies put forward by the top leadership of his
organization to increase the output per worker (D. Hass, personal communication, July 28, 2018).
Some of the products that Vane Supermarket deals in include some types of seafood, groceries,
meat, and poultry amongst a few. Making goods available for clients is a way in which the
institution practices social responsibility. Moreover, people also get jobs from the institution to
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