Purchase Order Numbers Definition

A purchase order number is a unique identifier assigned to a purchase order. It is used to track and manage the purchase order throughout the procurement process. The purchase order number can be found on the purchase order form and is typically assigned by the buyer.

The purchase order number definition can vary depending on the organization, but typically it includes:

-The date of the purchase order

-The name or initials of the person who created the purchase order

-A sequential number (ex: 001, 002, 003, etc.)

Some organizations also include additional information in the purchase order number definition, such as:

-The department that initiated the purchase order

-The type of product being ordered

-The supplier/vendor