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Purchase Requisition (PR)

Also known as: PR, Requisition

A purchase requisition (PR) is an internal request to buy something, submitted for approval before a purchase order is created.

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A requisition is how an employee formally asks the organisation to buy goods or services. It captures what is needed, the quantity, the estimated cost and the reason, then routes for approval according to policy. Only once approved does it become a purchase order sent to a supplier.

The requisition step is where spend control lives — it lets the organisation check budget and authorisation before any commitment is made to a supplier. Digital requisitioning through a catalogue speeds this up and reduces errors compared with paper or email requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is a purchase requisition?
A purchase requisition is an internal request to buy goods or services, submitted for approval. Once approved it becomes a purchase order issued to the supplier.
What is the difference between a requisition and a purchase order?
A requisition is an internal request for approval to buy. A purchase order is the external, approved document sent to the supplier committing to the purchase.

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