Question 1

What is a purchase order?

Accepted Answer

A purchase order (PO) is a buyer’s formal request to a vendor listing items, quantities, and delivery details. It authorises procurement; it is not a tax invoice.

Question 2

Is a purchase order a tax invoice?

Accepted Answer

No. A PO authorises procurement. Vendors usually issue a tax invoice separately for billing.

Question 3

Who issues a purchase order?

Accepted Answer

The buyer (or their procurement team) issues the PO to the supplier before or when confirming an order.

Question 4

How does a PO relate to GST invoice and delivery challan?

Accepted Answer

Often the flow is quotation → PO → delivery challan → GST invoice → payment receipt. FactoBills has generators for each step.

Question 5

Can I download a purchase order PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Preview free, then download a print-ready PDF with credits.