Purchase requisition
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A purchase requisition is an internal request to buy goods or services, capturing the business need, quantity, budget, delivery requirement and required approvals before a purchase order is raised.
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Simply put
What it means in ordinary work
It is the request that starts the buying process. A clear requisition helps procurement and finance see what is needed and whether the right route is being used.
Why it matters
Requisitions create a control point for budget, policy, supplier and demand checks. They also reduce informal buying and provide a link between the need and the eventual order.
A hypothetical in practice
A hypothetical lab raises a requisition for a replacement analyser, including budget code, required specifications, installation date and a safety review. Procurement confirms the route before the order is placed.
Common pitfalls
A requisition is not automatically an order. The buyer should not commit funds until the correct approval and supplier route exist.
Requisitions can duplicate work if users have already selected a supplier informally. Intervene before commitment.
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