purchasing
noun[U]
uk/ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/usWORKPLACE
theactivityofbuyingsuppliesfor acompany:
Thecentralpurchasingdepartmentidentifiessuppliersandnegotiatesthebestprice.
thepurchasingmanager/director
COMMERCE
theactivityofbuyinggoodsandservicesfrom acompany:
Packaging has astronginfluenceonconsumers'purchasingdecisions.
Online purchasingaccountsfor 60% ofourtotalsales.