procurement directly
[prə-ˈkyər-mənt də-ˈrek(t)-lē]
noun phrase
aquisição direta
1. The act of obtaining goods, services, or materials directly from a supplier without intermediaries or competitive bidding processes
The company used procurement directly to quickly acquire emergency supplies during the crisis.
A empresa utilizou aquisição direta para obter rapidamente suprimentos de emergência durante a crise.
2. A purchasing method where a buyer sources directly from the manufacturer or primary supplier
Procurement directly from the factory reduced costs and improved quality control.
A aquisição direta da fábrica reduziu custos e melhorou o controle de qualidade.
3. In legal/administrative contexts, a purchasing exemption allowing direct acquisition without public bidding
The government approved procurement directly for essential medical equipment.
O governo aprovou a aquisição direta de equipamentos médicos essenciais.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'aquisição direta' is a legally recognized procurement method, particularly in government purchasing where it requires specific justifications. In the USA, direct procurement is common in emergency situations and for specialized needs. The term carries regulatory significance in public sector procurement across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
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