Which of the following should be the priority actions of procurement manager in this urgent situation?

An organization has a normal tender process that often last 1 month from defining the needs to contract award. Manufacturing department suddenly required a new special part that they could not foresee within a month.

Which of the following should be the priority actions of procurement manager in this urgent situation? Select TWO that apply:
A . Design new specification
B. Develop relationships with potential suppliers
C. Review contract performance
D. Get high-level authority approval
E. Submit full business justification

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Answer: E

Explanation:

This urgent needs occasionally occur due to a sudden change in circumstances. The process for selecting a replacement supplier must still be controlled. If there is a reason for normal processes to be waived, this must be fully documented and approved at a high level.

Reference: CIPS study guide page 7

LO 1, AC 1.1