QUESTION $1$

$(25$ marks$)$

As highlighted in the case study, examine the strategic areas that procurement should prioritise to enhance organisational success and attain a greater competitive edge.

QUESTION $2$

$(25$ marks$)$

As extracted from the case study, "the pandemic resulted in disrupted deliveries and many other supply chain management related issues, $93$ percent of procurement and supply$-$chain leaders said they planned to increase the resilience of their supply chains, and $44$ percent said they would be willing to give up some short$-$term efficiencies to achieve this $-$although this sort of trade$-$off can prove avoidable in some cases." Considering this statement, evaluate the measures and strategies that the procurement function can employ to enhance supply chain resilience.

QUESTION $3$

$(25$ marks$)$

'Procurement leaders always want to step up on the soft skills required to cultivate solid partnerships with suppliers and to collaborate more effectively with internal functions across the business in a more agile manner. Considering this statement, appraise the practice of cultivating robust supplier partnerships. Your response should highlight the main characteristics of solid partnerships.

QUESTION $4$

$(25$ marks$)$

Considering the case study provided, critically discuss the challenges and emerging issues that impact the procurement function. Your response should provide relevant examples.