Odoo 18

This guide covers the day-to-day use of the Odoo 18 Purchase app: creating requests for quotation (RFQs), agreeing recurring deals with vendors and reporting on procurement spend.

What’s in this guide

Start with Requests for Quotation to learn how to send an RFQ and turn it into a confirmed purchase order. Import vendor pricelist covers loading vendor prices in bulk so they auto-populate on new orders, and Configure reordering rules and Temporary reordering rules explain automatic replenishment when stock runs low.

For recurring purchasing arrangements, see Blanket orders and Purchase templates. Call for tenders explains how to request quotes from multiple vendors and compare them before deciding. Purchase Analysis report covers the built-in reporting tools, and the advanced articles cover bill control policies, vendor costs, procurement expenses and EDI order exchange between Odoo databases.

Who it suits

Anyone responsible for procurement, purchasing or supplier management, from placing one-off orders to running formal tenders and reporting on vendor performance.

Frequently asked questions

What can I do with Odoo 18 Purchase?

Raise requests for quotation, confirm purchase orders, agree blanket orders or templates with regular vendors, and analyse spending across vendors and products.

Is reordering automatic?

Yes, once reordering rules are configured with a minimum and maximum quantity, Odoo raises a request for quotation automatically when stock falls below the minimum.

Can I compare offers from several vendors?

Yes, the call for tenders (alternative RFQ) workflow lets you send several requests for quotation and compare the product lines side by side before confirming one.

Need help?

Need help setting up Odoo Purchase workflows? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.