Nate received an unusually large requisition order from another department for a new type of material that they had not purchased before. He had a good relationship with a supplier, so he sent the supplier an invoice for the order.
What should Nate have done differently?
Used a new supplier since it was a new type of goods.
• B. Solicited for a purchase order with the supplier.
• C. Asked the supplier for verification of the requisition order.
• D. Solicited for a bid from the supplier.
C. Asked the supplier for verification of the requisition order.
Since Nate had not purchased this new type of material before, it would have been prudent for him to verify the requisition order with the supplier. This would ensure that the supplier is aware of the order and can confirm its legitimacy before sending an invoice.