Purchase order (PO)
A formal document authorizing the purchase of goods or services from a vendor.
Purchase orders are formal documents authorizing suppliers to deliver goods or services at specified terms, providing legal protection and ensuring accurate tracking of procurement activities.
Used in a sentence
A purchase order was issued to authorize the procurement of materials needed for the next phase of construction.
Synonyms/variation
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