Write based on Boxer supermarket...

SECTION A Answer ALL the questions in this section [60 MARKS] TOPIC Purchasing refers to the management of a company's external resources in such a way that the supply of all products, services, capabilities, and knowledge that are required for operating, maintaining, and managing the primary and support activities of the company is secured at the most advantageous terms. Choose a supermarket of your choice operating in your area and write a detailed report on the above definition while answering the following three questions: Question 1 [20 Marks] Provide a brief description of your supermarket (The size and the nature of its business and discuss the strategic importance of the purchasing function to your supermarket's profitability and prosperity. Make use of practical examples to support your answer. Question 2 [20 Marks] Describe any FIVE (5) criteria that can be used by your supermarket to evaluate its suppliers. Make use of relevant examples to support your answer. QUESTION 3 [20 Marks] The second phase of the supplier relationship management process consists of negotiations with strategic suppliers and the creation or conclusion of relationship agreements. Identify the various strategic suppliers to your supermarket and fully discuss the various steps to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) success. Use relevant examples to support your answer. REQUEREMENTS Length: Approximately 12 pages including the cover page and the reference page. Format: The project must be presented in 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman (12), Spacing: 1 and a half lines. All paragraphs must have the "justify" alignment. The length of your answers to each question should be in line with the mark allocation. Your project should include a Table of Contents page. Your answers must include any theories, charts, tables or exhibits necessary to support your analysis and recommendations. You MUST use theoryliterature to support your discussion/observation and opinions. References - At least 4 sources of reference (Study guide, textbooks, internet, etc.) must be included in your bibliography. Information quoted/paraphrased from sources listed in your bibliography must be referenced in-text. The