Identify a company or industry that you are either familiar with or one with which you would like to become more familiar. As a purchasing professional of the chosen company or industry, determine the type of purchasing organizational structure that can effectively manage procurement functions. Write a paper that makes an argument for either a centralized or decentralized purchasing organization. Analyze how your chosen structure will support the following:
Vendor sourcing Supplier cost objectives Supply chain integration objectives Comply with local, regional, global regulations Development of overall purchasing competency Material forecasting and scheduling Impact on logistics strategies