The CEO of a business has asked his procurement manager to source new machinery for the factory. This machinery will help create a new line of products which will give the company a competitive edge. The CEO is heavily invested in this procurement activity as profits have been lower than expected this year and this new line of products could help increase profitability.
How should the procurement manager include the CEO in the procurement activity?
A. It is important to keep the CEO informed of all decisions that are made
B. It is important to keep the CEO satisfied as he runs the business
C. The CEO is a key player- so it is important he is involved early in the process
D. The CEO is a key player- so should be given regular updates on progress
Explanation:
The correct answer is ‘The CEO is a key player- so it is important he is involved early in the process’. The CEO has high power and high interest which puts him in the top right-hand corner of Mendelow’s Stakeholder Matrix (p.81). CIPS says Key Players should be involved early in the procurement process (p.82).