A buyer has been working with their business managers on a tender. The buyer is now assessing the tender proposals from the external market. Is it good practice for the procurement buyer to makesourcing recommendations?
A.
Yes, the procurement buyer should assess and take all decisions to award the tender independently of the business managers to avoid conflict of interest
B.
No, it is a lengthy, costly, and unnecessary step for the procurement buyer to engage business managers
C.
No, the buyer's recommendations are not relevant to the final sourcing decision, which must be taken by the business managers
D.
Yes, the procurement buyer can advise on the competitive proposal but should engage with the business managers about the decision to award the tender
Engaging with business managers while making sourcing recommendations ensures that the buyer considers multiple perspectives, reducing potential biases and improving decision-making. This approach aligns with ethical sourcing practices by promoting collaboration and transparency in tender decisions.
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