noun

purchasing

noun

The activity or process of buying goods or services, especially within a business.

"The purchasing department negotiates prices with suppliers."

"Careful purchasing kept costs under budget this quarter."

How to Use Purchasing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe business function or process of buying things, from sourcing suppliers to paying invoices.

Common pairings

purchasing power purchasing manager purchasing department

purchasings plural

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The _____ department negotiates prices with suppliers.

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