noun
purchasing expense; procurement cost
Business term for costs incurred when buying goods or materials for resale or production.
仕入れ費用を抑えるために、新しい仕入先を探しています。
We are looking for new suppliers to reduce purchasing expenses.
今月の仕入れ費用は予算を超えてしまった。
This month's procurement costs exceeded the budget.
Compound of 仕入れ (purchasing, stocking) and 費用 (expense, cost).