Organization & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Functions

Question 1

Non Purchasing responsibilities include?

Answer 1

Inventory control, accounts payable, and disposal for scrap and used equipment.

Question 2

Centralized vs Decentralized

Answer 2

Centralized is where all buying is done by one Purchasing department at the headquarters. Decentralized is where mgmt and control is delegated to an office, plant, or other facility away from the main office or HQ.