in procurement

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrasebusiness

   In the activity or department of buying supplies, equipment, or services for an organization.

   Grammar: Often used after 'work' or 'be involved': She works in procurement.

   Patterns

   • work in procurement
   • a career in procurement
   • involved in procurement

   He has worked in procurement for over ten years.

   She is responsible for buying office supplies in procurement.

   A job in procurement often involves negotiating with suppliers.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseformal

   In the process of obtaining something, especially with effort.

   Grammar: Used after 'be' or 'help': The funds are in procurement.

   Patterns

   • be in procurement
   • help someone in procurement

   The new equipment is still in procurement and has not arrived yet.

   They assisted the local government in procurement of medical supplies.

Common combinations

work in procurement

My cousin works in procurement for a large hospital.

procurement process

The procurement process can take several months.

procurement department

Contact the procurement department if you need new laptops.

involved in procurement

She is involved in procurement for the whole company.

Synonyms and how they differ

purchasing

Very close in meaning, but 'purchasing' is the more everyday business term; 'procurement' sounds more formal and strategic.

acquisition

Often used for obtaining large or important things, while 'procurement' is typical for routine supplies and services.

Word family

procure verb

To obtain something, especially with effort.

procurement noun

The process of buying supplies or services.

procurement officer noun

A person whose job is to buy supplies for an organization.

Commonly confused: in procurement or in process?

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