Purchasers told: when in doubt, ask a lawyer_3
18 July 2012
Purchasers need to be honest with themselves about their lack of knowledge of legislation that affects procurement and not be afraid to seek legal advice.
The advice is contained in a new document from CIPS, called Competence with the law. It suggests the increase in global purchasing means buyers are increasingly required to contract on suppliers’ terms and conditions of sale, which means the law of the supplier’s country.
CIPS encourages purchasers to insist on their own country’s terms and conditions of...