purchasing procedure
[ˈpɜːr.tʃə.sɪŋ prəˈsiː.dʒər]
nounpl: purchasing procedures
procedimento de compra
1. A set of established steps and policies that must be followed when acquiring goods or services for an organization
The company's purchasing procedure requires approval from three managers before any order exceeding $10,000 can be placed.
O procedimento de compra da empresa exige aprovação de três gerentes antes que qualquer pedido superior a $10.000 possa ser realizado.
2. The formal process of requesting, evaluating, and acquiring materials or services
We need to streamline our purchasing procedure to reduce procurement time.
Precisamos simplificar nosso procedimento de compra para reduzir o tempo de aquisição.
3. Official guidelines governing the acquisition of products within an organization or government agency
Government purchasing procedures mandate competitive bidding for contracts over a certain amount.
Os procedimentos de compra governamentais exigem licitação competitiva para contratos acima de determinado valor.
In Brazil, purchasing procedures are particularly important in government institutions (licitações públicas) and large corporations, where formal bidding processes and multiple approvals are legally mandated. The term reflects the importance of transparency and regulatory compliance in business transactions, especially in public administration.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow proper purchasing procedure
streamline the purchasing procedure
bypass purchasing procedure
adhere to purchasing procedure
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