A procurement manager has established a project steering committee to undertake regular reviews and audits,...

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Product: L4M6
Update on: Dec 16, 2025
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CIPS L4M6 Question Answer

A procurement manager has established a project steering committee to undertake regular reviews and audits, and to ensure a successful buyer/supplier long-term partnership. The committee membership will comprise the procurement manager (chairperson), three of their cross-functional colleagues, the supplier's partnership project manager, and an independent member. Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of the proposed committee structure?

The committee includes an independent member

The supplier does not have equal membership in the committee

The size of the committee is too large as there should be a limit of three members

The procurement manager should not be the chairperson of the committee