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In this article, you will learn the definition of purchasing in its simplest form, the objectives and different types of purchasing.<\/p>\n

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PURCHASING<\/h2>\n

What Do You Understand By Purchasing?<\/h3>\n

Purchasing is one of the basic functions common to all organisation. It refers to the process of acquiring goods, services, and equipment from another organization in a legal and ethical manner.<\/p>\n

It can also be defined as the process of buying right materials, in the right quantity, at the right price, made available at the right time and using the right supplier to meet the operational need of an organization.<\/p>\n

It has been described in so many ways by different authors and scholars. Some of those definitions are mentioned as follows:<\/p>\n

According to LYSONS,<\/strong> “Purchasing is that function responsible for obtaining by purchase, lease or other legal means, equipment, materials, supplies and services required by an undertaking for use in production”.<\/p>\n

According to BAILEY and FARMER,<\/strong> “Purchasing is the procurement of right quality of material, at the right time in the right quantity, from the right source at the right price”.<\/p>\n

From the above definitions, some key variables or elements are noted:<\/p>\n