Overview

This section introduces the core Purchase workflow: raising requests for quotation, keeping stock replenished with reordering rules, and managing the vendor bills that follow.

What’s covered here

Requests for quotation explains how to configure products, send an RFQ to a vendor and confirm it into a purchase order. Configure reordering rules shows how to set minimum and maximum stock levels so Odoo raises RFQs automatically when stock runs low. Manage vendor bills covers the bill control policies that decide when a bill can be created, and how to record and pay it.

Who it suits

Anyone new to Odoo Purchase who needs to understand the basic order-to-bill cycle before moving on to blanket orders, tenders and reporting.

Frequently asked questions

What is a request for quotation?

An RFQ is a document sent to a vendor asking for pricing on products, which becomes a confirmed purchase order once the vendor agrees.

When is a vendor bill created?

This depends on the bill control policy: Ordered quantities creates a bill as soon as the order is confirmed, while Received quantities waits until products arrive.

Do reordering rules need the Inventory app?

Yes, reordering rules rely on the Inventory app to track stock on hand and trigger replenishment automatically.

Need help?

Need help getting started with Odoo Purchase? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.