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Procurement management can have significant impact on a project depending on the nature of the project and the timeline provided to complete the tasks. The ability to define the required procurements, conduct and control necessary procurement activities are key. Ultimately, providing the customer the quality deliverables he is expecting will depend on the ability to match procurement with project objectives.

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CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS SURVEY

Critical Factor #1: Requirements Documentation

Statement #1

Requirement documentation is a key component to the procurement process.
Agree - This is a useful precept that I routinely apply in my practice. Somewhat Agree - I concur but I am yet to make it a habit. Somewhat Disagree - I do not think this could help my projects. Disagree - I believe this could be detrimental to the project.

Statement #2

It really doesn't matter if you review the project plan, you're only doing procurements for the project.
Agree - This is a useful precept that I routinely apply in my practice. Somewhat Agree - I concur but I am yet to make it a habit. Somewhat Disagree - I do not think this could help my projects. Disagree - I believe this could be detrimental to the project.

Statement #3

Change to requirements during the project may affect one of the procurement activities.
Very Likely - I am well versed with taking initiatives in this area. Most Likely - I am inclined to join colleagues and be active. Most Unlikely - I may contribute but expect people more skilled than me to take charge. Very Unlikely - I am not concerned with this task.

Critical Factor #2: Conducting Procurements

Statement #4

How important is it to know the company guidelines for procurements?
Very Important - I am actively involved at leading related tasks. Important - I understand what this is about and take part in it. Somewhat Important - This item is quite low on my priorities list. Unimportant - This aspect does not require my attention.

Statement #5

Based on the nature of the procurement, is it true that you should be aware of the type of contract you could have with a potential supplier?
Usually True - I am well aware of this. Moderately True - I have observed this to be true at times. Hardly True – I believe this is an unusual practice. Not at All True - This sounds to me like a misrepresentation.

Statement #6

Deciding on a supplier should be done using clearly defined criteria before asking for bids.
Agree - This is a useful precept that I routinely apply in my practice. Somewhat Agree - I concur but I am yet to make it a habit. Somewhat Disagree - I do not think this could help my projects. Disagree - I believe this could be detrimental to the project.

Critical Factor #3: Controlling Procurements

Statement #7

How well you control the procurement timelines can have a direct impact on the project. Coordination is key.
Agree - This is a useful precept that I routinely apply in my practice. Somewhat Agree - I concur but I am yet to make it a habit. Somewhat Disagree - I do not think this could help my projects. Disagree - I believe this could be detrimental to the project.

Statement #8

Can a scope change to a project affect your procurement activities?
Very Likely - I am well versed with taking initiatives in this area. Most Likely - I am inclined to join colleagues and be active. Most Unlikely - I may contribute but expect people more skilled than me to take charge. Very Unlikely - I am not concerned with this task.

Statement #9

Risk that suppliers cannot deliver on schedule should be managed as part of controlling the procurements.
Usually True - I am well aware of this. Moderately True - I have observed this to be true at times. Hardly True – I believe this is an unusual practice. Not at All True - This sounds to me like a misrepresentation.

Critical Factor #4: Quality Management

Statement #10

When procuring items, the least expensive is typically the best choice to make.
Agree - This is a useful precept that I routinely apply in my practice. Somewhat Agree - I concur but I am yet to make it a habit. Somewhat Disagree - I do not think this could help my projects. Disagree - I believe this could be detrimental to the project.

Statement #11

Are specifications within the statement of work important as to what is acceptable from suppliers?
Very Important - I am actively involved at leading related tasks. Important - I understand what this is about and take part in it. Somewhat Important - This item is quite low on my priorities list. Unimportant - This aspect does not require my attention.

Statement #12

How frequently should you verify the suppliers' deliverables to see that they match your requirements for the project?
Frequently - I am well experienced in carrying on this kind of task. Sometimes - I have at times taken responsibility in this area. Rarely - I was given the lead once or twice. Never - I have not been involved with this yet.