Internal Purchase Order Request

Use this blueprint to submit and track approval for purchases required for your business.Take a look at the entire blueprint along with the details here:Blueprint - Internal Purchase Order Request (Sample).pdfScreenshot-Internal Purchase Order Request (Sample).PNG 71.5 KB DownloadView full size

15 steps 14 automations

Process steps

1

Submit request for purchase order (Employee)

1 days from previous step
task
Fill out the purchase order request form with all necessary details, including items, quantities, prices, and justification for the purchase.Attach any relevant supporting documents or quotes.Submit the completed form to the Finance Manager for review.
Form fields in this step
PO Date
Date of requested delivery for item/s
Location for delivery
Purpose of this purchase *
Vendor name
Vendor ID in the system
Vendor contact name
Vendor address
Vendor contact email
Vendor contact phone
Purchase Items
PO total value
Payment terms
Delivery terms
2

Review PO is less than $10k and meets specific criteria

2 days from previous step
task
Evaluate the submitted purchase order request for completeness, accuracy, and justification.Verify that the requested items and quantities align with the company`s needs and budget.If the total amount is less than $10,000, proceed to step 3 or 5 based on the decision.Please review following information for compliance and requirement fit:Requested by: {{requestor-full-name-8214542}} For department: {{department-name-8214543}} Employee's email address: {{requestor-email-address-8214544}} PO value: {{po-total-value-7643998}} Purpose: {{purpose-of-this-purchase-7643997}}
Form fields in this step
Approve PO
Approval notes
3

Update PO status in the system to 'Rejected' (Finance Manager)

1 days from previous step
task
If the purchase order request is denied, update the status in the procurement system to `Rejected'.Provide a clear reason for the rejection.Update system for PO status: {{approve-po-7644006}} Reason: {{approval-notes-7644007}}
4

Email employee about PO application 'Rejected' status (Finance Manager)

1 days from previous step
email
Dear {{requestor-full-name-8214542}} ,Your PO requested for department {{department-name-8214543}} submitted on {{po-date-7643994}} has been reviewed.We have decided to {{approve-po-7644006}} your request for the following reasons: {{approval-notes-7644007}} For further information, please contact the finance manager.Thank you.Regards,Finance Department
5

Generate PO (Finance Manager)

2 days from previous step
task
If the purchase order request is approved, generate an official purchase order document.Ensure that all relevant information, such as PO number, vendor details, items, quantities, and prices, is accurate and complete.
Form fields in this step
PO Number
6

Enter required information into Procurement System (Finance Manager)

1 days from previous step
task
Log in to the company`s procurement system and enter the necessary information from the generated purchase order.Verify that all data is accurately entered and matches the approved purchase order request.Enter details of PO in the procurement system:PO Date: {{po-date-7643994}} Date of requested delivery: {{date-of-requested-delivery-for-7643992}} Location for delivery: {{location-for-delivery-7644000}} Purpose: {{purpose-of-this-purchase-7643997}} Vendor Name: {{vendor-name-7643993}} Vendor Contact Name: {{vendor-contact-name-7643988}} Vendor Email: {{vendor-contact-email-7643996}} Purchase Items: {{purchase-items-7643989}} PO value: {{po-total-value-7643998}} Payment terms: {{payment-terms-7643990}} Delivery terms: {{delivery-terms-7643999}}
7

Update PO status in the system to 'Approved' (Finance Manager)

1 days from previous step
task
Once the purchase order information is entered into the system, update the status to `Approved'.Update system for PO status: {{approve-po-7644006}} Reason: {{approval-notes-7644007}}
8

Send email to employee about PO application 'Approved' status

1 days from previous step
task
Dear {{requestor-full-name-8214542}} ,Your PO requested for department {{department-name-8214543}} submitted on {{po-date-7643994}} has been reviewed.We have decided to {{approve-po-7644006}} your request. Here is the PO number for future reference - {{po-number-7643984}} Thank you.Regards,Finance Department
9

Send request to CFO for PO approval (>10000)

2 days from previous step
task
Dear Sir,Please review following information for compliance and requirement fit for PO request:Requested by: {{requestor-full-name-8214542}} For department: {{department-name-8214543}} Employee's email address: {{requestor-email-address-8214544}} PO value: {{po-total-value-7643998}} Purpose: {{purpose-of-this-purchase-7643997}}
Form fields in this step
Approve PO request
Notes
10

Update PO status in the system to 'Rejected'

1 days from previous step
task
If the CFO denies the purchase order request, update the status in the procurement system to `Rejected'.Update system with status: {{approve-po-request-7644010}} Reason: {{notes-7644011}}
11

Send email to employee about PO application 'Rejected' status

1 days from previous step
email
Dear {{requestor-full-name-8214542}} ,Your PO requested for department {{department-name-8214543}} submitted on {{po-date-7643994}} has been reviewed.We have decided to {{approve-po-request-7644010}} your request for the following reasons: {{notes-7644011}}.For further information, please contact the finance manager.Thank you.Regards,Finance Department
12

Generate PO (Finance Manager)

2 days from previous step
task
Ensure that all relevant information, such as PO number, vendor details, items, quantities, and prices, is accurate and complete.Submit PO information to generate new PO number in the procurement system.
Form fields in this step
PO Number
13

Enter required information into Procurement System (Finance Manager)

1 days from previous step
task
Log in to the company`s procurement system and enter the necessary information from the generated purchase order.Verify that all data is accurately entered and matches the approved purchase order request.Enter details of PO in the procurement system:PO Date: {{po-date-7643994}} Date of requested delivery: {{date-of-requested-delivery-for-7643992}} Location for delivery: {{location-for-delivery-7644000}} Purpose: {{purpose-of-this-purchase-7643997}} Vendor Name: {{vendor-name-7643993}} Vendor Contact Name: {{vendor-contact-name-7643988}} Vendor Email: {{vendor-contact-email-7643996}} Purchase Items: {{purchase-items-7643989}} PO value: {{po-total-value-7643998}} Payment terms: {{payment-terms-7643990}} Delivery terms: {{delivery-terms-7643999}}
14

Update PO status in the system to 'Approved' (Finance Manager)

1 days from previous step
task
Once the purchase order information is entered into the system, update the status to `Approved'.Updated PO Status: {{approve-po-request-7644010}} Notes: {{notes-7644011}}
15

Send email to employee about PO application 'Approved' status

1 days from previous step
email
Dear {{requestor-full-name-8214542}} ,Your PO requested for department {{department-name-8214543}} submitted on {{po-date-7643994}} has been reviewed.We have decided to {{approve-po-request-7644010}} your request. Here is the PO number for future reference - {{po-number-7643981}} Thank you.Regards,Finance Department

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