Free Online Purchase Order Generator

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What is a purchase order

A purchase order, or PO, is the document a buyer sends to a vendor to formally order goods or services before they are delivered. It confirms what is being bought, the agreed price, and when it is needed, so both sides have a record to check the eventual invoice against. This free PO generator builds one online in minutes, with no sign-up. See our guide on what a purchase order is and why small businesses should use them for the full case.

How to create a purchase order online

  1. Add your company details and your vendor's information.
  2. Assign a purchase order number so it can be tracked and matched to the vendor's invoice later.
  3. List the items you want to order with quantities and agreed pricing.
  4. Set your required delivery date, then download the finished purchase order as a PDF and send it to the vendor.

What to include on a purchase order

  • A unique PO number, used by both sides to reference the order.
  • Your business details and the vendor's details.
  • Line items with description, quantity, and agreed unit price.
  • The required delivery date and delivery address.
  • The total order value and any agreed payment terms.

Purchase order vs invoice

A purchase order is sent by the buyer before goods or services are delivered, it is a request to buy. An invoice is sent by the seller after delivery, it is a request to be paid. Comparing the two catches pricing or quantity mistakes before you pay, and checking both against the vendor's delivery note as well is called a three-way match.

Purchase order generator FAQ

Is this purchase order generator really free?

Yes. Our Biz Tools purchase order generator is 100% free. Create unlimited purchase orders, download as PDF, and send to vendors without paying or signing up.

How do I create a purchase order online?

Enter your company details, your vendor's information, the items you want to order with quantities and pricing, and your required delivery date, then download the finished purchase order as a PDF.

What does a PO number mean?

A PO number is the unique reference on a purchase order that both the buyer and vendor use to track the order, and to match the eventual invoice back to what was approved.

Why is a purchase order important?

A purchase order locks in what was agreed, the items, quantities, and price, before a vendor delivers anything. Without one, you are checking the vendor's invoice against memory instead of a written record, which is how billing disputes and overcharges slip through.

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