Hankkijan
Hankkijan is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun hankkija. In Finnish, hankkija refers to a person or entity responsible for procurement or purchasing, i.e., a buyer or procurement officer. The term is used in business, administration, and contract language to indicate the party that makes or oversees acquisitions. For example, hankkijan vastuulla on kilpailuttaminen ja toimittajien valinta translates to “the purchaser’s responsibility includes tendering and supplier selection.”
Etymology and grammar: hankkija is formed from hankinta, meaning procurement or acquisition, with the agent noun
Usage and context: Hankkijan appears mainly as a grammatical form in Finnish texts rather than as a
Notes: While hankkijan can refer to a procurement official in government, municipal, or corporate settings, it