Composed of 調達 (procurement, sourcing) + 先 (destination, party). The suffix 先 marks the other party in a transaction, as in 取引先 (business partner) or 納入先 (delivery destination).
Common collocations
- 調達先を分散する: to diversify one's suppliers
- 調達先を見直す: to review one's procurement sources
Similar words
- 仕入先: supplier — of goods for resale, common in retail
- 取引先: business partner — broader, either buyer or seller