Use unique PO numbers
Ask suppliers to quote the PO number on their invoice so matching payments is easy.
Send suppliers a clear, numbered purchase order instead of a vague email. List the items, quantities and agreed prices, add a delivery date and address, and download a signed-off PDF.
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A purchase order is the buyer's official request to a supplier. It confirms exactly what you are ordering, at what price, and when and where it should arrive. Once the supplier accepts it, it becomes the reference point for delivery and invoicing.
Even small businesses benefit from POs. They stop accidental double orders, make it easy to check deliveries against what was ordered, and give your accounts team a document to match against the supplier's invoice before paying.
Ask suppliers to quote the PO number on their invoice so matching payments is easy.
Include sizes, models, colours or part numbers so you get exactly what you need.
Only put agreed prices on a PO. It avoids surprise invoices.
Use the ship-to field when goods go to a warehouse, branch or site.
The signature line shows the order was authorised before it was sent.
When goods arrive, compare them to the PO before signing the delivery note.
A purchase order is sent by the buyer to place an order. An invoice is sent by the seller to request payment after delivering.
Yes. Use the Ship to field. It appears next to the vendor details on the PDF.
Yes. Enter a tax rate and a shipping charge, and the order total updates automatically.
Once a supplier accepts a PO it usually forms a contract, but the details depend on your country and terms.
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