1. a company or organization that contracts out work or services to external providers rather than handling them internally
Usage: business term; often used in corporate and management contexts
2. a person or entity that practices outsourcing; one who delegates tasks to external parties
Usage: less common than sense 1

Examples

• The outsourcer hired a software development firm to build their new mobile app.
• Many large corporations are outsourcers of customer service operations.
• As an outsourcer, the manufacturing company reduced costs by partnering with overseas suppliers.
• The outsourcer decided to contract with a specialized marketing agency instead of expanding their internal team.
• Tech outsourcers often work with firms in India and Eastern Europe.
• The company became a major outsourcer of IT infrastructure management.