What is a purchase order? A purchase order, often shortened to PO, is a document a buyer sends to a seller to place an order. It lists exactly what you want, how many you need, the agreed price, and when and where it should arrive. Once the seller accepts it, the PO becomes a simple agreement that both sides can point to if anything goes wrong.

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