Interview a Purchasing and Supply Management Professional

Assignment 1: Interview a Purchasing and Supply Management Professional (170 points)
 

Interview a Purchasing and Supply Management Professional Interview a purchasing and supply management professional in a private or public organization (for example a purchasing and supply associate, a Chief Purchasing Officer, or a business manager in a K-12 school system).

Write a 4-5-page paper that describes:

1. The line of business, mission, and goals of the organization he/she works for. Describe these briefly.
2. The description of his/her job functions and job responsibilities, educational background, professional experiences, personal challenges, job achievement, and fulfillment.
3. The operational and strategic objectives of the supply and purchasing department.
4. How the above supply objectives align with the organizational mission and goals.

The format of the report is to be as follows:

• This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
• Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides.
• Use headers for each of the subjects being covered, followed by your response.