Calculate the percent of spend for each category

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Using Information to Support Sourcing Decisions

The purchasing manager has provided (5 spend catergories) the following information for your use:

Spend Category - Production Machinery

Amount Thousands US$ - 170

Number of Suppliers - 2

Spend Category - Maintenance

Amount Thousands US$ - 20

Number of Suppliers - 10

Spend Category - Hardware

Amount Thousands US$ - 3

Number of Suppliers - 10

Spend Category - Sheet Metal

Amount Thousands US$ - 23

Number of Suppliers - 7

Spend Category - Electronic Components

Amount Thousands US$ - 288

Number of Suppliers - 5

Assuming that the amounts shown represent the total annual spend (Amount/Total Amount) calculate the percent of spend for each category.

Classify each spend category as either low or high complexity and summarize your reasoning.

Create a 2x2 Risk/Value matrix showing each of the five spend categories placed in either "High" or "Low" Risk group.

Explain why you placed each item in the selected category.

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Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.

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