tilaajia
Tilaajia is a Finnish term used in procurement to describe the actors that place orders for goods or services. In English, it is commonly understood as buyers or clients in both public and private sector procurement. The concept centers on the party that defines needs, initiates purchasing, and is responsible for contract execution with suppliers.
In public procurement, tilaajat are typically contracting authorities or procurement units within municipalities, ministries, or state-owned
In the private sector, tilaajat refer to the individuals or organizations that issue purchase orders and manage
Key elements of the tilaaja role include collaboration with procurement professionals, user departments, and, when relevant,
Notes: In Finland, public procurement processes are commonly carried out through designated channels and platforms, with