noun
buying for immediate needs; spot purchasing
Business term for purchasing only what is needed right now, without stockpiling. Often contrasted with bulk buying.
在庫を抱えたくないので、当用買いで済ませている。
We don't want to hold inventory, so we just buy what we need as we go.
当用買いでは大量割引が受けられないことが多い。
Spot purchasing often doesn't qualify for bulk discounts.