A purchase order (PO) is a formal commercial document from a buyer to a supplier, authorising a purchase. Once accepted by the supplier, it becomes a legally binding contract protecting both parties. POs enable proper spend control, inventory planning, and three-way matching (PO → delivery note → invoice) in accounts payable workflows.
Read the full guideFill in your business (buyer) and supplier details, add line items with quantities and units (Box, Kg, Pcs, etc.), set the expected delivery date, add any special terms, and export a professional PO as PDF or Excel.
Verbal orders lead to disputes. A written PO protects you legally, enables proper budget approval workflows, and gives your supplier a clear, formal reference to fulfil.
A purchase order (PO) is a formal document sent from a buyer to a supplier to authorize a purchase. It specifies the items, quantities, prices, and delivery terms agreed upon.
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