The way of purchasing resources in a transparent and cost effective manner.
The purchasing cycle form identification of requirement through to payment
Dealing with the legal problems that arise from large contracts for the supply of goods or services, especially for businesses or government organisations.
Overall activity of inbound logistics including purchasing, value, analysis, cost analysis, inventory control, etc.
The acquisition of goods or services in exchange for money.
the process of obtaining materiel and services which includes the determination of requirements and acquisition from a supply system or by purchase from the trade.
The purchase of networking goods/services.
In logistics: all the activities concerned with obtaining the material required for production at the desired price, in the required amount and at the right time.
The process for acquiring goods and services including planning, negotiation, vendor selection, purchase, and delivery.
The process of obtaining organs and tissues.
In the US, this term often covers all aspects of purchasing. It can mean both the act of finding and selec-ting a supplier, as well as the act or process of ordering and buying necessary commodities. In the UK, procurement has a stricter definition and means the act or process of ordering and buying.
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buying, purchasing, renting, leasing or otherwise acquiring any supplies, services or constructions.
The process of buying the services of Trent and other specialists. See section on Procurement.
The process of purchasing goods and services to be utilized by the grantee/contractor.
the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"
The process by which the state government obtains from non-governmental vendors the goods or products it needs for its operations or functions. We consider contracting for services different than procurement of goods or products.
A part of the Financials System that includes various purchasing, accounts payable and asset management functions.
If you are publicly funded you may need to comply with EC procurement legislation. We can help you through the Public Procurement Regulations for: Public Services Contracts; Public Supply Contracts and Public Works Contracts. If you are a local authority you will need to comply with the Local Government (Contracts) Act 1997.
Direct material purchasing for clients and their trade contractors. Asite can be used to help create, distribute and manage the tendering process, receive quotations from several suppliers at one go, place orders and conduct transactions online. Ordering and delivery processes are streamlined by providing a central hub where all data can be shared and accessed by the buyers, sellers and distributors.
the acquisition by any means, including purchase, rental, lease or conditional sale of goods, services or construction. 6.0
The process cycle that encompasses the acquisition and payment of goods and services. The Purchasing and Payables applications make up the procurement cycle.
The combined functions of purchasing, inventory control, traffic and transportation, receiving, inspection, store keeping, and salvage and disposal operations.
The process by which public sector bodies purchase services from both private and voluntary sector organisations. Central Government is increasingly interested in local authorities and other agencies procuring services delivered by voluntary organisations (including faith groups) instead of delivering those services directly.
Simple procurement is the acquisition, through simple purchase processes (for example, ordering from a catalogue), of goods and services that are commodities or otherwise easily described. Complex procurement is the acquisition, through multi-stage, managed selection and evaluation processes, of non-commodity goods and services. Strategic procurement is the acquisition of goods and services that are critical to an organisation's viability, and may involve selection of a small group of suppliers through which a business's strategic needs are acquired. Procurement service provider an intermediary providing a range of services to reduce costs associated with purchasing goods and services. Every company's procurement needs are different, and services can be tailored from providing strategic support in sourcing the right goods and services to complete management of transactions.
All stages of the process of acquiring supplies or services, beginning with determination of a need for the supplies or services and ending with contract completion and closeout. The process of buying services and supplies. Additional Information: http://rf.osu.edu/pag/ppu01.cfm
Support activity in value chain analysis. Mainly the purchase of inputs throughout the value chain. Encompasses elements throughout the primary and support activities.
Acquisition of goods and services from third party suppliers under legally binding contractual terms. Such acquisitions are for the direct benefit of the contracting authority, necessary for the delivery of the services it provides or the running of its own business. Most Procurement from the voluntary and community sector is for the delivery of services nationally and locally and is procured from government.
The act of obtaining or acquiring services (through a government contract).
the securing of goods or services
process for establishing contractual relationship s to accomplish project objectives. The assembly, tendering and award of contract s or commitment document Specific procedure s should be established for the Procurement Process. [D01264] CCCP See Contract/Procurement Management. [D01265] All stage s involved in the process of acquiring supplies or services, beginning with the determination of a need for supplies of services and ending with contract completion or closeout. [D03548] GAT The act of buying goods and/or services. [D03674] DSMC The process of acquiring new services or product s. It covers the financial appraisal of the option s available, development of the procurement or acquisition strategy, preparation of contract documentation, selection and acquisition of supplier pricing, purchasing, and administration of contract s. It may also extend to storage, logistics, inspection, expediting, transportation, and handling of material s and supplies. It may cover all members of the supply chain. For example, operations and maintenance needs to be support ed through a supply chain management process. [D03739] CRMP
The process of obtaining personnel, services, supplies, and equipment (DOD JP 1994).
Act of buying goods and services for the government.
the purchase of goods and services from outside suppliers by an organisation, for use in production, sales and distribution activities.
A set of activities performed as part of an acquisition effort.
expenditure on goods and services.
Acquisition of goods and services from third party suppliers under legally binding contractual terms. Such acquisitions are for the direct benefit of the contracting authority, necessary for the delivery of the services it provides or the running of its own business. Procurement is normally achieved through competition, and will be conducted in line with the government's policy of value for money and in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.
The process of buying services or materials - ranging from office supplies to major building works - from other organisations eg suppliers, contractors, etc. In the housing movement, it refers mainly to the methods an RSL uses to develop projects (e.g. competitve tendering or design and build contracts) or to organise repairs.
The activities which ensure the availability of the material and or services in the desired quantity, quality, place and time from the supplier.
The processes required to acquire goods and services.
The act of obtaining; attainment; acquisition; purchasing; buying.
Purchasing of services or materials.
Procurement is the acquisition of goods or services at the best possible total cost of ownership, in the right quantity and quality, at the right time, in the right place for the direct benefit or use of the governments, corporations, or individuals generally via, a contract.