Question

Emma, the facilities director for a college of business, was very involved in the purchase process for remodeling the student lounge and computer labs. The Dean of the school made the final choice of contractor from among the choices Emma researched and negotiated the contract. Here, Emma performed what function in the buying center?

Answer 1

Answer:

Procurement department is the best suited answer

Explanation:

Emma is following the procedure of procurement here as it is the responsibility of procurement to search the desired product and negotiate it. It is the job of procurement department to  issue purchase orders, develops term contracts, and acquires supplies and services. Although it is the higher authorities to have a final say but it is the job of procurement department to enlist and gather all the information for the higher authorities.