2. The purchasing of something usually for a company, government or other organization.
Here are some examples of sentences using the word "procurement":
1. He was able to procure seats to the sold-out concert.
2. The company has a large budget for the procurement of office supplies.
Procurement is a term commonly used in the energy industry as many retailers must procure gas, electricity and/or other energy sources through trading activities, such as buying futures contracts.
Investment dictionary. Academic. 2012.