procurement
Sign in to savethumb|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.
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- Overview
- History
- Sourcing and acquisition
- Acquisition processes
- Decision-making
- Sourcing business model
- Specific types
- Government procurement
- Sustainable procurement
- Electronic procurement
- Joint procurement
- Other types
- Measuring performance
- Personnel and roles{{anchor|Roles in procurement}}
- Participation of women
- Legal aspects
- Future scenarios
- See also
- References
- External links
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.
Procurement as an organizational process is intended to ensure that the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. In practice, the procurement process is commonly organized into seven steps that provide structure and consistency across purchasing activities.