Procurement

Purchasing is the process a business or organization uses to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations.

business process

thumb|alt=SAMINO| Classification of product categories into the central procurement strategies Procurement is the process of locating and agreeing to terms and purchasing goods, services, or other works from an external source, often with the use of a tendering or competitive bidding process. When a government agency buys goods or services through this practice, it is referred to as government procurement or public procurement. The term "procure" may also refer to a contractual obligation to "procure" something, i.e. to "ensure" that the thing is done.

commercial document

test conducted to determine if the requirements of a specification or contract are met

products that are not heavily customized

E-procurement, also known as electronic procurement and sometimes as supplier exchange, is a collective term used to refer to a range of technologies which can be used to automate the internal and external processes associated with procurement, strategic sourcing, and purchasing.

economic indicator

request made by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity or service, asking potential suppliers to submit business proposals

type of auction in which the traditional roles of buyer and seller are reversed

notation for repayment terms

material management supply chain

document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized

a retail dealer who specialises in supplies or equipment for ships

process used in the aerospace or automotive supply chain

business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers

request for a quote to perform work

business-supplier relationship concept

military logistics terms

alt=The official logo of Prozorro|thumb|The official logo of Prozorro thumb|BI analytical module alt=Golden triangle of Partnership|thumb|Golden triangle of Partnership Prozorro (Ukrainian: Прозоро – transparent, clear) is a public electronic procurement system where state and municipal customers announce tenders to purchase goods, works and services, and business representatives compete for the opportunity to become a state supplier.

agreement where the customer will be charged for time and materials used

management of the purchasing process and related aspects in an organization

contract involving additional payment to allow for profit

military logistics term

type of contract where the payment amount does not depend on actual resources used or time expended