Discuss how the Acquisition Manager acts as a gatekeeper.

[Karthik Kuppuraj]

Simple, Acquisition Managers work with different teams to determine how to best acquire the asset, or whether it should be approved at all

[Karthik Kuppuraj]

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[Holly McInroy]

The Acquisition Manager acts as a gatekeeper in the sense that they control and manage the process of acquiring new products, services, or assets for a company. They are responsible for evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the company gets the best value for its investments. The can look at Return on Investment, Total Cost Ownership, and Payback Period among others.

[John Paul Lorenzo]

The acquisition manager prevents the unauthorised purchase of IT equipment by applying processes and standards

[Adam Warner]

They determine what comes in and what stays out, including hardware and software.

[Ana Arteaga]

Keeps the problems out and lets the solutions in and identifies standard vs non-standard purchases/practices.

[Leslie June]

The Acquisition Manager has the power and responsibility to approve / reject asset acquisition requests, either via automation of policy-driven processes and procedures or, personally. They must exercise this power and responsibility.

[Frank Petersen]

An Acquisition Manager plays a crucial gatekeeping role in procurement, ensuring that purchases align with organizational goals, budgets, and compliance requirements

[Alexis Thomason]

They help move the conversation between the necessary teams to determine the viability, necessity, and compliance of new hardware/standard requests.

[Nathaniel Reyes]

makes the right decision and path and following the standards process and guidelines

[Michael McPhee]

The acquisition manager works with other key stakeholders to follow the established framework to acquire new assets as needed

[Javier Moreno]

based on de the CSAM Manual: The Acquisition Manager ensures that all IT asset purchases—whether standard, exception, or potentially rogue—adhere to the organization’s defined policies, standards, and lifecycle processes

[Prerna Misra]

The Acquisition Manager plays a significant role in the growth and expansion of a company by focusing on procuring valuable assets, properties, or companies. This position involves a strategic approach to identifying potential acquisition targets, conducting thorough market research, and evaluating the financial and operational benefits of such acquisitions.

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