Purchase Requisition

A Purchase Requisition is a formal internal document that employees use to request the procurement department to purchase goods or services. It initiates the procurement process by clearly documenting needs before commitment to external suppliers.

Key elements of a purchase requisition include:

• Requestor information and department
• Detailed item descriptions and specifications
• Quantities required and requested delivery dates
• Cost estimates or budget codes
• Business justification
• Approval routing information

Digital procurement systems automate the requisition process, enforcing approval workflows, budget checks, and policy compliance while providing visibility into request status and historical spending patterns across the organization.