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AQA GCSE · Question 01.11 · Business operations

Identify two stages of the process of procurement.

How to approach this question

List two distinct steps a business takes when buying goods or services. Think about the process from realising you need something to actually receiving it.

Full Answer

1. Identifying business needs/requirements.\n2. Selecting a supplier.
Procurement is the strategic process of sourcing and acquiring the goods and services a business needs to operate. It's more than just simple buying. The key stages are:\n1. **Identifying needs:** Determining what goods/services are required.\n2. **Sourcing suppliers:** Researching and finding potential suppliers.\n3. **Negotiation and selection:** Contacting suppliers, negotiating terms (price, quality, delivery), and choosing the best one.\n4. **Ordering:** Creating and sending a formal purchase order.\n5. **Receiving and inspection:** Accepting the delivery and checking it for quality and accuracy.\n6. **Payment:** Processing the invoice and paying the supplier.

Common mistakes

✗ Listing stages that are too vague, like "buying stuff".\n✗ Listing stages that are part of general operations but not specifically procurement, e.g., "making the product".

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