Using a local or national newspaper, news magazines, the Internet, or other additional article sources, locate a current (no older than four months) news article that addresses the strategic role of procurement in an organizational setting. Prepare a 700-1,050-word paper that explains the similarities and\/or differences between the purchasing role listed in the article and your organization’s current purchasing role, or use an organization with which you are familiar. Identify any improvements that might enhance your selected organization’s procurement function. Be sure to properly cite your references. Be prepared to discuss this assignment in class. The paper should be 700-1000 words minimum. I do not take away points for exceeding word count requirements. I encourage you to express your views and opinions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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