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Purchase Order Template

A buyer's order to a supplier, with a PO number and itemized quantities, built and totaled in your browser.

What is a purchase order?
A purchase order is a document a buyer sends to a supplier to request goods or services at agreed prices. Receipt Caker builds one with a PO number and itemized quantities, totaled automatically.
Who issues a purchase order?
The buyer issues it, not the seller. It sets out what the buyer wants to order, in what quantity, and at what price, so the supplier knows exactly what to fulfil.

What to include on a purchase order

Buyer name and details
Supplier or vendor name and address
Purchase order number and date
Itemized rows with description, quantity, and rate
Line totals, subtotal, and grand total
Delivery or shipping detail
Terms or notes for the supplier

What you can do

  • A dedicated PO number field for tracking
  • Buyer and supplier laid out clearly
  • Itemized rows with quantity times rate
  • Subtotal and total calculated for you
  • Live preview of the finished order
  • Free PNG export, Pro PDF and logo upload

How a purchase order differs from an invoice

A purchase order flows the opposite way from an invoice. The buyer creates a PO to say what they want to order; the supplier later sends an invoice to request payment for what was delivered. The PO comes first and sets expectations.

Because the buyer issues it, a PO reflects the buyer's intent to purchase at agreed prices and quantities. It gives the supplier a clear, written brief and gives the buyer a record of what they committed to order.

The PO number and why it matters

A purchase order number is the reference that ties the order to everything that follows: the delivery, the supplier's invoice, and your own records. Suppliers often ask you to quote it back on their paperwork.

In Receipt Caker you set the PO number yourself. Pick a consistent format and keep the numbers unique so each order can be traced without confusion down the line.

Listing what you want to order

Add a row for each item you are ordering, with a description, the quantity you need, and the agreed unit rate. Receipt Caker multiplies quantity by rate and keeps a running subtotal.

Include any delivery details or notes the supplier needs, such as where to ship or a required date. The clearer the order, the fewer questions come back.

Exporting and sending the order

Once the order looks right in the live preview, export a free watermarked PNG or a clean Pro PDF to send to your supplier. Add your logo with Pro so the order looks official.

Receipt Caker creates the purchase order document only. It does not place the order, pay the supplier, or track fulfilment, so you send the file and manage the order yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Is a purchase order the same as an invoice?
No. A purchase order is issued by the buyer to request goods or services before they are supplied, while an invoice is issued by the seller to request payment after delivery. The PO sets out what is being ordered; the invoice later asks to be paid for what was fulfilled.
What should a purchase order include?
A purchase order should name the buyer and supplier, carry a unique PO number and date, and list each item with a description, quantity, and agreed rate. Adding delivery details and any terms helps the supplier fulfil the order correctly and gives both sides a clear record.
Why do I need a PO number?
The PO number links your order to the delivery and to the supplier's eventual invoice. Suppliers frequently ask you to include it on their documents so payments and shipments can be matched. Setting a unique, consistent number in Receipt Caker keeps each order easy to trace.
Do I put prices on a purchase order?
Usually yes. A purchase order records the agreed prices and quantities so both sides know the expected cost. Receipt Caker lets you enter a rate per line and calculates the totals, giving you a priced order. If prices are still to be confirmed, a quotation may fit better.
Can Receipt Caker send the PO to my supplier?
No. Receipt Caker builds the purchase order and lets you export it as a PNG or Pro PDF, but it does not send documents or place orders. You deliver the file to your supplier yourself through email or whatever channel you normally use, and manage the order from there.
Does the tool track whether the order was fulfilled?
No. Receipt Caker only produces the document. It does not track deliveries, monitor fulfilment, or record whether the supplier has been paid. Keep your own record of open purchase orders so you can check them against deliveries and supplier invoices as they arrive.

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