Materials Purchasing Forms:

The principle forms required in purchasing are the purchase requisition form and the purchase order form.

Purchase Requisition Form:

The purchase requisition originates with (1) stores or where house clerk who observes that quantity on hand is at a set ordering minimum, (2) a materials ledger clerk who may be responsible for notifying the purchasing agent when to buy , (3) a works manager who foresees the need for special materials or unusual quantities, (4) a research or engineering department employee who needs materials or supplies of a special nature, or (5) a computer that has been programmed  to produce replenishment advice for the purchasing department. For standard materials, little information other than the stock number may be needed, and the purchasing agent uses judgment concerning where to buy and the quantity to order. For other purchases requests, it may be necessary to give meticulous descriptions, blueprints, catalog numbers, weights, standards, brand names, exact quantities to order, and suggested prices. Below is an example of the purchase requisition:

Example/Sample of purchase requisition form:

Purchase Requisition				No. 07615 Mo | Day | Yr
To Purchasing Department
Deliver to _________________			Date Required___________________
			Dept No. ________________
			Acct. No. _______________
Suggested Supplier________________________________________________________________
Qty	Item No.	Description	Unit Price	Amount
Budget Control
Allowance for period ____		Balance Available___	Ordered By____
		Amt This Purchase___	Approved By___
		Remaining Balance___

One copy remains with the originating employee, and the original is sent to the purchasing department for execution of the request.

Purchase Order Form:

The purchase order, signed by the purchasing agent or other official, is a written authorization to a vendor to supply specified quantities of described goods at agreed terms and at a designated time and place. As a convenience, the vendors order forms may be used; but in typical practice, the order forms are prepared by the purchasing company, and the form is adapted to the particular needs of the purchaser. As a matter of record and for accounting control, a purchase order should be issued for every purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment. When a purchase commitment is made by mail, telephone, or a sales representative, the purchase order serves as confirmation to the vendor and places the required documents in the hands of those concerned in the purchasing company.
The purchases order gives the vendor a complete description of the goods and services desired, the terms, the prices, and the shipping instruction. When necessary, the description may refer to attached blueprints and specification pages. The original and an acknowledgment copy are sent to the vendor. The acknowledgment copy is a necessary form for contract procedure, because other copies are distributed. The vendor is asked to sign and return the copy to the purchaser, indicating that the order was received and will be delivered according to the specifications enumerated in the purchases order.