精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上1.2 material purchasing 材料采购1.2.1 purchasing function采购功能An important activity of the purchasing department is to monitor the performance of suppliers and track new orders,also to ensure timely delivery of the proper quantity and quality of goods or services at reasonable prices. There are many activities in purchasing。1、The evaluation of alternative suppliers,and the use of (a small but effective number )of these suppliers for the more important goods and materials.