To add a new purchase order, navigate to the Purchase Orders Module, then click on the Create New Purchase Order button located at the top of the screen. This action will open the Purchase Order Details popup window. When the popup window appears, select the type of purchase order you wish to create.
Purchase Order Types
You can choose from the following three options:
Stock Parts: Select this option if you are ordering parts for stock. This is the default selection. Proceed by entering the required details for the purchase order.
Job Parts: Choose this option if you are ordering parts for a specific job. An additional dropdown will appear, allowing you to select the Job Number. Scroll down, select the job, and continue completing the purchase order.
Drop Shipment: This option is for ordering parts that will be delivered directly to the customer from the supplier (commonly known as white label).Drop shipment can also be used when ordering parts for an engineer on-site who requires the parts to complete a job.
Steps to Complete a Purchase Order
Select the order type.
Choose a supplier from the dropdown list.
Add the required items, including:
Quantity
Price
Delivery date
Save the purchase order once completed.
Important Information to Include
Ensure the following details are included on the purchase order:
Purchase Order Number
Date of Purchase Order
Company Name and Contact Details
Vendor Information
Itemised List of Parts or Services
Quantity of Each Item
Unit Price per Item
Shipping Address
Billing Address
Payment Terms
Additional Actions
At the bottom of the Purchase order form, there are additional buttons that allow you to:
Place the Purchase Order “On Order”
Print the Purchase Order
Email the Purchase Order
Once the order is placed, it will appear on the Order Overview Screen, where all orders are displayed. A green “On Order” tick will indicate that the purchase order has been successfully placed.