While the project team has completed the procurement planning work, it seems like a few members of the team are still uncertain about when the project procurement (which has been carefully planned) can happen. The project on which the team is working aims to develop 5-

star rated air conditioning systems for hot climates in middle eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. To make different parts of the air conditioner, the team needs many physical resources, which they plan to procure as per the project procurement plan. What is true about when the project team can carry out the procurement?

A. Procurement can happen anytime during the project.

B. The project management approach determines the procurement timing.

C. Procurement is typically postponed until the need for physical resources becomes imperative.

D. When a project is in its execution phase, procurement takes place.