die Beschaffung
Translation
procurement, acquisition, purchasing
Examples
Die Beschaffung von Material ist schwierig.
The procurement of material is difficult.
Er ist für die Beschaffung zuständig.
He is responsible for procurement.
Grammar Patterns
the procurement ((of sth.)) the procurement of something The procurement of raw materials is important.
Similar Words
Einkauf (purchase), Erwerb (acquisition), Anschaffung (acquisition)
Etymology
From the verb 'beschaffen' (to procure). It's formed from 'be-' + 'schaffen' (to create, to make) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-schaffen' as 'to work on getting something', hence procurement.