Purchase order
A Purchase Order (PO) is a commercial document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services. It serves as a formal offer that, upon acceptance, legally binds both parties, making it crucial for effective procurement management, inventory control, and budgeting. Furthermore, POs are indispensable for accurate three-way matching with invoices and receiving documents, simplifying accounts payable, ensuring auditability, and supporting financial reporting and tax compliance.
Translations
| Language | Code | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| English | en | Purchase order |
| Svenska | sv | Inköpsorder |
| Norsk | no | Innkjøpsordre |
| Dansk | da | Indkøbsordre |
| Suomi | fi | Ostotilaus |
| Polski | pl | Zamówienie zakupu |
| Română | ro | Comandă de achiziție |
| Magyar | hu | Beszerzési megrendelés |
| Bahasa Indonesia | id | Order Pembelian |
| Tiếng Việt | vi | Đơn mua hàng |
| 日本語 | ja | 購買オーダ |
| 한국어 | ko | 구매 주문 |
Related Terms
Sales order · Purchase bill · Purchase · Order number · Sales order management · Delivery order · Purchase invoice · Purchase ledger
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