procurement

UK
/prəˈkjʊə.mənt/
US
/prəˈkjʊr.mənt/

Translations

procurementnoun
procurements
pl
achatsEn contexte d’entreprise, pour le service ou la fonction chargés d’acheter biens et services.
She works in the procurement department, handling supplier contracts.
Elle travaille au service des achats et gère les contrats fournisseurs.
approvisionnementSurtout pour le processus d’obtention de biens ou de services, notamment en contexte commercial.
The procurement of raw materials is crucial for the manufacturing process.
L’approvisionnement en matières premières est crucial pour le processus de fabrication.
Additional translations
proxénétismeSens juridique rare.
procurementadjective
UK
/prəˈkjʊə.mənt/
US
/prəˈkjʊr.mənt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "procurement policy").
d’approvisionnementPour qualifier ce qui concerne l’achat ou l’acquisition de biens et de services.
Senior managers discussed the new procurement strategy at the meeting.
Les cadres supérieurs ont discuté de la nouvelle stratégie d’approvisionnement lors de la réunion.

Definitions

procurementnoun
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for business purposes.
The procurement of raw materials is crucial for the manufacturing process.
The department or process within an organization responsible for acquiring goods and services.
She works in the procurement department, handling supplier contracts.
The act of procuring a prostitute or facilitating prostitution; pimping.
He was charged with procurement after arranging clients for several women.
procurementadjective
Relating to or involved in the obtaining of goods or services.
Senior managers discussed the new procurement strategy at the meeting.