Procurement

[prə'kjʊəmənt] or [prə'kjʊrmənt]

(noun.) the act of getting possession of something; 'he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies'.

Checked by Justin--From WordNet

(n.) The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment.

(n.) Efficient contrivance; management; agency.

Checked by Bernadette

n. Management, contrivance, agency, intervention, procuration.

Inputed by Conrad