What Is a Purchase Order?
A Purchase Order (PO) is an official document used by a company to order goods or services from a vendor.
Why Are Purchase Orders Important?
They help to:
- reduce ordering errors
- record item details
- record prices
- serve as a reference for vendors
- assist with procurement administration
What Does a Purchase Order Include?
- PO number
- date
- company information
- vendor information
- items
- quantity
- price
- tax
- discounts
- shipping details
- payment terms
- notes
How to Create a Purchase Order Online
- Select "Purchase Order"
- Enter company details
- Enter vendor information
- Add items
- Enter prices
- Add taxes/discounts
- Review the preview
- Download as PDF
FariDocs provides a Purchase Order generator that features automatic PO numbering, vendor and shipping details, as well as calculations for taxes, discounts, and shipping costs.

