Procurement
Procurement is where you order products from vendors and bring them into inventory.
Tabs overview
| Tab | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Orders | Create and track purchase orders |
| Import | Bulk upload products or PO lines |
| Replenish | Auto-generate POs from low stock |
Orders tab
Creating a purchase order
- Click Create PO
- Select vendor
- Add items (SKU, quantity, cost)
- Set expected delivery date
- Save
Order statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Not yet sent |
| Submitted | Sent to vendor |
| Partial | Some items received |
| Complete | All items received |
| Cancelled | Order cancelled |
Receiving items
- Open the purchase order
- Enter quantities received per line
- Save (partial receipts allowed)
Import tab
Bulk upload products or PO data:
- Click Import
- Upload CSV file
- Map columns to fields
- Review and confirm
- Items added to catalog and/or POs created
Replenish tab
Auto-generate POs based on stock levels:
- Open Replenish tab
- Review suggested items (based on min/reorder levels)
- Adjust quantities and vendors
- Click Generate POs
Tips
- Keep vendor item details (supplier SKU, lead time) accurate
- Use Replenish weekly to prevent stockouts
- Verify costs before receiving to catch pricing errors
What's next
- Receive goods: Inventory → Management
- Manage suppliers: Inventory → Vendors
- Check stock: Inventory → Snapshot