It is important to first understand the two broad purchasing categories of purchasing materials, goods, and services in order to fully appreciate the role of e-purchasing.The two major purchasing categories are __________ and _________ materials.
A) direct / indirect
B) custom / common
C) regular / irregular
D) hard / soft
E) finished / raw

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The two major purchasing categories are direct materials (which are used to make a final product) and indirect materials (which are not part of the final product but are necessary for operations). The other choices do not accurately reflect the two categories typically used in purchasing.

It Is Important to First Understand the Two Broad Purchasing