The following four steps provide a high$-$level overview of the strategic sourcing process in which strategic$/$tactical and operational components are deployed.

It is important these steps are executed in the correct order in the strategic sourcing process.

Select the correct order.

Step $1$

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Evaluate potential providers and select a partner Manage the partnership

Step $2$

Understand the goals of the enterprise

Negotiate a suitable contract

Step $3$

Step $4$