Creating and Managing Purchase Orders
Once your Purchase Order module is set up, you can open and manage purchase orders. In this article we will discuss:
Note: if you do not see the Purchase Order module in your dashboard, reach out to your Customer Success Manager.
Create Purchase Orders
- Navigate to the All Purchase Orders page in the Purchase Order module.
- Click +New Purchase Order button in the upper right corner and fill out the form:
- Vendor: Select the appropriate vendor from the dropdown menu.
- Note: You will first need to set up vendors in your dashboard. Click here to set up vendors.
- Building: Select the campus building from the dropdown, if appropriate.
- Paid Status: Paid or Not Paid
- Not To Exceed: Add the amount that the vendor is not to exceed for this Purchase Order.
- Dollar Amount: The final amount paid for this Purchase Order.
- Note: This is designed to be added after the invoice is processed or the transaction is completed on the vendor side.
- Purchase Order Items / Description: The details and materials to be included in the Purchase Order (eg: 2x- Material A, 1x- Material B)
- Click Save.
Manage Purchase Orders
Editing Purchase Orders
To edit a Purchase Order, click on the pencil icon next to the P.O. ID. From here you can:
- edit details of the Purchase Order
- add notes or attachments
- change the Status: Open or Closed
- change the Paid Status: Paid or Not Paid
Adding a Finalized Dollar Amount
From the detailed Purchase Order page:
- Click the Edit Details button in the upper right corner
- Add the finalized dollar amount.
- Click Save.
Exporting and Printing Purchase Orders
From the detailed Purchase Order page:
- Click the Print Overview button in the upper right corner
- The PDF window will appear.
- Save as a PDF or send the PO to your local printer.