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A PO is also a binding contract that protects sellers if the buyer refuses payment, and can be used by some commercial lenders as a reference for financing. 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This PDF is intended to provide both a clear  \nexplanation of purchase order processes, as well as highlighting tips for improving  \nthese same processes for finance or procurement specialists.  \nSo what are purchase orders?  \nPurchase orders are documents sent from a buyer to a supplier with a request for an order. The type of item, the quantity and agreed upon price are generally (should be!) printed on the purchase order – the more specific the order, the more details included, the more effective the purchase order will be.  \nAlso, in the event the buyer refuses payment, the seller is protected because the  \npurchase order is a binding contract between both parties.  \nFurthermore, some commercial lenders will use purchase orders as a reference to  \nprovide financial assistance to an organization.  \nProcurify | Content Guidelines 1  \nHow are purchase orders  \ndifferent from an invoice?  \nBuyers draft purchase orders. Sellers, on the other hand, prepare invoices after a  \npayment has been received. In some cases buyers are provided an invoice, with a  \npayment due date.  \nBoth the purchase order and the invoice contain similar details. The invoice will  \ngenerally reference the purchase order number as well. By referencing the purchase order number you can confirm that both documents contain the same information and correspond to each other. The main difference between the two is the technical  \ndetails found on the purchase order are not included in the invoice.  \nProcurify | Content Guidelines 2  \nExample  \n“John the purchaser has been notified that a department needs a new set of desks. He creates a purchase order with the quantity and specific requirements (size etc.) for the desks.  \nThe company responsible for selling/manufacturing the desks then receives the order. Once they confirm they are able to supply the desks with the required specifications, they approve the PO and take the payment. Once that payment is received, the desks are shipped and an invoice is sent back to John the purchaser.  \nThe invoice confirms the payment was received, or alternatively, the due date of the payment. John then checks the invoice, the purchase order and the shipping slip to ensure that all three matchup.”  \nContent Guidelines  \nMany organizations unwisely forego purchase orders because they perceive the  \npaperwork to be a hassle that slows their processes down. Or they simply forego  \npurchase orders because they already have a working relationship with vendors.  \nWhen businesses start small they tend to have an organic purchasing process.  \nOver time, however, that process changes as companies develop new or better  \nrelationships with their sellers. Once a company grows and the purchasing demands become more specific, urgent, and/or complex, communication challenges can arise  \nif a purchase order isn’t used or certain details are not correct on the order.  \nIt can be a nightmare for both parties to determine where a request went wrong.  \nCommon problems can involve situations where a buyer receives their order and it  \ndoes not comply with the desired specifications or if there is no purchase order to  \nuse as a reference. At that point it’s likely that both the payment and an invoice was  \nsent, which puts both parties in a significantly more complicated legal situation.  \nA purchase order provides legal clarity and concrete instructions for the seller.  \nA purchase order will also create a concrete paper trail that can be used as a point of  \nreference for when things go wrong.  \nProcurify | Content Guidelines 4  \nIf your organization is currently using a paper-based procurement process, you  \nare likely creating excessive documents. Most companies will process up to seven  \ndocum","cbCailKt4aBWbkUy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailKt4aBWbkUy","pdf",2086702,"English","# How purchase orders work\n# How purchase orders differ from invoices\n# Why purchase orders matter\n# Reducing paperwork with e-procurement\n# Integrating requisitions and PO’s\n# Purchase requisitions","[{\"question\":\"What is a purchase order, and what details does it include?\",\"answer\":\"A purchase order is a document sent by a buyer to a supplier requesting an order. It generally includes the item type, quantity, and agreed-upon price, and more specifics make it more effective.\"},{\"question\":\"How do purchase orders differ from invoices?\",\"answer\":\"Buyers draft purchase orders, while sellers prepare invoices after payment is received. 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