Introduction to Odoo Purchase App

4. Once products are received, create a vendor bill from the purchase order. The point at which this is allowed depends on the Bill Control policy set in Purchase > Configuration > Settings.

What else the Purchase app offers

Beyond the basic order-to-bill cycle, the Purchase app supports vendor pricelists so prices auto-populate on new orders, reordering rules that raise RFQs automatically when stock runs low, blanket orders and purchase templates for recurring deals, and call for tenders for comparing several vendors side by side. The Reporting menu includes the Purchase Analysis report for tracking spend, quantities and delivery times.

Tips

• Use purchase templates to save time on recurring orders from the same vendor.
• Set up reordering rules for products that must always be kept in stock.
• Use call for tenders when comparing offers from several vendors before committing to an order.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install the Purchase app separately?

Yes, install it from the Odoo Apps menu if it is not already active on your database.

What is the difference between an RFQ and a purchase order?

An RFQ is a draft request sent to a vendor. Once the vendor agrees terms and you click Confirm Order, it becomes a purchase order.

Where can I see all my purchasing activity in one place?

The Requests for Quotation dashboard, under Purchase > Orders, lists every RFQ and purchase order along with its status.

Need help?

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