Leverantörernas

Leverantörernas is the genitive plural form of the Swedish noun leverantör, meaning supplier. It marks possession or relation to more than one supplier and is used before a noun to describe what belongs to or is associated with the suppliers, for example leverantörernas krav (the suppliers’ requirements) or leverantörernas villkor (the suppliers’ terms).

In Swedish, leverantörernas functions as a possessive marker rather than a standalone noun. It appears in formal or technical writing, particularly in business, procurement, and contract contexts, where it helps to attribute conditions, responsibilities, or rights to multiple suppliers. The form is predictable: leverantörer (suppliers) plus the genitive suffix -nas yields leverantörernas.

Common usages include phrases such as leverantörernas betalningsvillkor (the suppliers’ payment terms), leverantörernas ansvar (the suppliers’ responsibility), and leverantörernas risk (the suppliers’ risk). These constructions appear in procurement guidelines, supplier agreements, risk assessments, and performance reports, where clarity about what is expected from or granted by suppliers is required.

The term is neutral and formal, suitable for policy documents and professional communication. While it denotes plural ownership, its meaning remains flexible and depends on the noun it precedes. In practice, leverantörernas helps distinguish obligations and rights across multiple suppliers, aiding precise negotiation and governance in supply chain management.