Give examples of at least three different job titles within supply management and explain how they contribute to the success of an organization.

Give examples of at least three different job titles within supply management and explain how they contribute to the success of an organization.

Ashford University
MGT 300/ Supply Management
Instructor Gail Hoskyns-Long

Preparing for the Interview
You are working for a manufacturer of a specialized guidance system for the latest jet fighter aircraft
used by several branches of the military. Your current position is as a senior supply management
specialist reporting to the Vice President of Purchasing. She asks for your help in developing a series of
questions to be used in interviewing and hiring a new junior buyer, an entry level position. You have
agreed that the successful candidate will have 0-2 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a
related field. Most importantly, the new hire must have an excellent grasp of the current vocabulary and
tools used in the professional practice of supply management. Knowing that you have recently
completed at least one course in supply management, she now asks that you provide written answers to
the questions so that the other interviewers can judge the candidates’ knowledge. The questions are:

Give examples of at least three different job titles within supply management and explain how they
contribute to the success of an organization.
Choose one department in a company (such as legal, logistic, operations, quality assurance, etc.), and
explain how the company benefits from a facilitated integration of supply management with this
internal partner.
Explain the role that supply management plays in achieving sustainability goals in an organization.
Select at least five items that would be considered when determining the total cost of ownership (TCO)
for a piece of capital equipment. Classify each item as being either a positive or negative value if asked
to complete the calculation.
Name at least three characteristics that you share with professional negotiators. Explain why you
believe each is important to your role in supply management.
Select one method of using data to choose a new supplier. Summarize why you believe this is an
appropriate, fair, and consistent method of conducting business.
List at least three special considerations when seeking international sources of materials. Compare how
each differs from doing business only within the United States.
Explain the application of at least three types of fixed-price contracts. Determine the implications for the
supplier and the purchaser for each type.
Your Summative Assessment

Must be 1800-2400 words (excluding title page and references page) in length, double-spaced and
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Contextual (Level
One)headings must be used to organize your paper and your thoughts. Must include a title page with
the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must utilize a minimum of 5 scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford Library in
addition to the textbook. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center.