Champion Toys (CT) is negotiating a large order of luxury toys with its supplier, Top Teds. CT has identified
that lead times, order quantities, and delivery locations are tradeables that could be used in this negotiation. At
which negotiation stage should CT introduce these tradeables?
Which of the following roles would support negotiations with an external supplier when planning a
negotiation for a low-value, routine purchase? Select TWO that apply.
Mike is a junior buyer who has been working for a manufacturing organisation for two years, specializing in
purchasing research. Over this time, he has built good relationships within his team and with other
departments. Which of the following sources of power is Mike most likely to possess?