Purchase
Route material requests through approvals, collect competing quotations, and track supplier performance — so every purchase order is justified and every payment reconciled.
What this module covers
Material request workflow
Department-level requisitions with budget and approval checks.
RFQ & quotation comparison
Compare multiple supplier quotes side by side before awarding.
Purchase order automation
Auto-generate POs from approved requisitions or reorder levels.
Supplier scorecards
Track on-time delivery, quality, and pricing history per vendor.
Landed cost tracking
Freight, customs, and handling allocated into item cost automatically.
Three-way matching
PO, receipt, and invoice matched before payment release.
Why businesses choose Purchase on ERPNext
Lower procurement costs
Competitive RFQs and scorecards drive better supplier terms.
No unauthorised spend
Budget checks and approvals enforced before a PO is raised.
Accurate landed costs
True item cost includes freight and duty, not just supplier price.
Faster payment cycles
Three-way matching clears invoices for payment automatically.
How we implement Purchase
Requisition policy setup
Department budgets and approval chains are configured.
Supplier master migration
Vendor records, payment terms, and tax details are imported.
Reorder rule configuration
Minimum stock levels trigger automatic purchase requests.
Go-live with procurement team
Buyers are trained on RFQ comparison and PO issuance.
Frequently asked questions
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