Answer The purchasing activities refers to the process of ordering and receiving goods and services from AVL. Generally, purchasing refers to process involving in ordering goods such as request, approval, and creation of purchase order record and the receipting of goods. So, purchasing manager set the time interval, volume of order, and build relationship with suppliers (should have Right quality, right quantity, right sources, right price, and right needs).
The activity of acquiring goods or services to accomplish the goals of AVL.The major objectives of purchasing are to maintain the quality and value of a company's products, minimize cash tied-up in inventory, maintain the flow of inputs to maintain the flow of outputs, and strengthen the organization's competitive position. Purchasing may also involve development and review of the product specifications, receipt and processing of requisitions, advertising for bids, bid evaluation, award of supply contracts, inspection of good received, and their appropriate storage and release.