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What is a requisition and how does it relate to a PO?

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A purchase requisition is an internal request to buy something, raised by a department and routed for approval. Once approved, procurement converts it into a purchase order sent to the supplier. The requisition captures the need and budget approval; the PO is the external commitment to the vendor.
Real-world example An engineer submits a requisition for test equipment; after manager approval, procurement issues a PO to the vendor.

Common follow-ups: Who approves a requisition? | Can a PO exist without a requisition?

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