Which of the following activities is NOT a responsibility of the purchasing manager?
A)supervise and manage the acquisition of goods and services
B)coordinate the quantity and timing of the delivery of materials needed by the firm
C)schedule production and manages inventory of raw materials,work-in-progress,and finished products
D)oversee the quality and price of materials acquired by the firm

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Scheduling production and managing inventory of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products is typically the responsibility of a production manager or inventory manager, not a purchasing manager. The other activities listed, such as supervising and managing the acquisition of goods and services, coordinating the quantity and timing of deliveries, and overseeing the quality and price of materials, are all responsibilities of a purchasing manager.

Which of the Following Activities Is NOT a Responsibility of the Purchasing