Discuss how the Acquisition Manager acts as a gatekeeper.

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  • #71408
    Karthik Kuppuraj
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    Simple, Acquisition Managers work with different teams to determine how to best acquire the asset, or whether it should be approved at all

    #71409
    Karthik Kuppuraj
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    NA

    #71443
    Holly McInroy
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    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.

    #71561
    John Paul Lorenzo
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    The acquisition manager prevents the unauthorised purchase of IT equipment by applying processes and standards

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

    #71643
    Ana Arteaga
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    Keeps the problems out and lets the solutions in and identifies standard vs non-standard purchases/practices.

    #71796
    Leslie June
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    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.

    #71901
    Frank Petersen
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    An Acquisition Manager plays a crucial gatekeeping role in procurement, ensuring that purchases align with organizational goals, budgets, and compliance requirements

    #71990
    Alexis Thomason
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    They help move the conversation between the necessary teams to determine the viability, necessity, and compliance of new hardware/standard requests.

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