Reply To: Discuss how the Acquisition Manager acts as a gatekeeper.

Acquisition Manager prepares to acquire new software, research is the first step, delving into the databases and documentations to ensure that the acquisition is strategic and necessary. It is common for organizations to purchase beyond the needs of the organization or without taking advantage of a pre-existing contractual agreement. Acquisition includes looking for opportunities to redeploy licenses, harvest existing software, and cut spending on obsolete assets.
Having said that, this role is like a gatekeeper to avoid unnecessary IT spend.