purchasingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/usWORKPLACE the activity of buying supplies for a company:
The central purchasing department identifies suppliers and negotiates the best price.
the purchasing manager/director
COMMERCE the activity of buying goods and services from a company:
Packaging has a strong influence on consumers' purchasing decisions.
Online purchasing accounts for 60% of our total sales.