Identify a company or industry that you are either familiar with or one with which you would like to become more familiar. As a purchasing professional of the chosen company or industry, your job is to determine the type of purchasing organizational structure that can effectively manage procurement functions.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that makes an argument for either a centralized or decentralized purchasing organization.

Analyze how your chosen structure will support the following:

Vendor sourcing

Supplier cost objectives

Supply chain integration objectives

Comply with local, regional, global regulations

Development of overall purchasing competency

Material forecasting and scheduling

Impact on logistics strategies

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.