Analysis of the Purchasing Structure, Roles and Authority within Large, Private-Sector Organizations and Its Potential Applications and Benefits within Air Force Contracting

Abstract

Air Force Contracting (SAF/AQC) continually restructures itself to streamline decision-making and optimize purchasing procedures to best serve the warfighter. Using a data analysis and qualitative research approach, this report will analyze the purchasing structures used in industry and compare it to the current structure of HQ Air Force and Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). This report will provide USAF leadership detailed information on the roles and responsibilities practiced in the private industry and provide common practices and recommendations to best optimize Headquarters Air Force and AFMC.