Create buyer-issued purchase orders with supplier details, SKU items, approval workflow, delivery tracking, tax, discounts, and browser PDF export.
About Purchase Order Generator
Create buyer-issued purchase orders with supplier details, SKU items, approvals, delivery tracking, tax, discounts, and print-ready PDF export.
The Purchase Order Generator is a browser-based procurement document tool for buyers, operations teams, finance teams, agencies, startups, retailers, service companies, and small businesses that need to authorize purchases from suppliers. A purchase order is issued by the buyer to the supplier before delivery or fulfillment. It documents what is being ordered, which supplier should fulfill it, who requested and approved it, what department owns the purchase, where delivery should happen, and what totals are authorized. The tool is intentionally different from an invoice, estimate, quotation, or proforma invoice because it centers the buyer workflow: buyer information, supplier information, PO number, PO date, required delivery date, department, requested by, approved by, SKU or product code, quantity, unit price, tax or GST, delivery address, billing address, delivery instructions, approval notes, receiving details, and delivery tracking. The live preview updates instantly in the browser and uses the browser print dialog for printing or PDF saving.
How to use Purchase Order Generator
Start by choosing a theme, brand color, and purchase order status such as Draft, Issued, Approved, Partially Received, Completed, or Cancelled. Add the buyer logo, optional supplier logo, buyer details, and supplier details. Enter a purchase order number or auto-generate one, then set the PO date, required delivery date, reference number, department, and currency. Use quick-add purchase templates for office supplies, hardware, marketing services, SEO services, ads, design, website development, software subscriptions, hosting, domains, furniture, consulting, raw materials, or a custom item. Each line item can include description, SKU or product code, quantity, unit, unit price, discount, and tax. Add delivery address, billing address, delivery method, expected delivery date, shipping terms, and delivery instructions. Complete the approval workflow with requested by, approved by, approval date, authorized signature, and purchase authorization notes. Add receiving details such as expected delivery, received date, received by, and partial delivery notes. Review the live preview, then choose Print or Download PDF. Download PDF opens the browser print dialog so you can choose Save as PDF without a PDF library or external service.
Purchase Order Generator example
A procurement manager can create a purchase order for a Q3 workspace refresh by adding the buyer company, supplier company, department, required delivery date, and reference number. They use quick-add chips for monitors, keyboards, hosting, or other approved items, then adjust SKU codes, quantities, discounts, tax percentages, shipping, and handling charges. The approval workflow records who requested the purchase, who approved it, the approval date, and authorization notes. The delivery section records where the supplier should deliver, how shipment should be arranged, and what receiving instructions should be followed. The generator calculates subtotal, item discount, PO discount, tax, shipping, handling, and grand total. The buyer sets the status to Issued, checks the preview, and exports the PO so the supplier can fulfill the order and reference the PO on delivery documents and invoices.
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Helpful questions
What is a purchase order?
A purchase order is a buyer-issued document that authorizes a supplier to provide specific goods or services. It usually includes the buyer, supplier, PO number, items, quantities, prices, delivery details, approval information, and terms.
Is a purchase order the same as an invoice?
No. A purchase order is issued by the buyer before fulfillment to authorize a purchase. An invoice is issued by the supplier when payment is requested or due.
Can I add SKU or product codes?
Yes. Each purchase order line item includes an optional SKU or product code field along with description, quantity, unit, unit price, discount, tax, and amount.
Does the tool support approval workflow details?
Yes. You can add requested by, approved by, approval date, authorized signature, and purchase authorization notes so the PO is useful for internal procurement review.