Record a purchase order

Record products ordered from a supplier and convert the order to a purchase later.

About 2 minutes Updated September 13, 2026

In this guide

Start a purchase order
Enter the ordered products
Convert it to a purchase

1. Start a purchase order

Open the Orders tab, tap Register, and choose Order.

Order highlighted in the Register Transaction sheet on the SalesDocks English Orders tab — Choose Order to track a supplier request before the actual purchase.

2. Enter the ordered products

Choose the supplier and enter the products, quantities, unit prices, delivery information, and memo. A purchase order does not change inventory or create payment records.

Northstar Supply, four Stainless Steel Tumblers, and the 52 dollar amount highlighted in the SalesDocks English Add Order screen — Record the supplier, expected quantity, and amount before the products arrive.

3. Convert it to a purchase

Open the saved order, tap More in the upper-right corner, and choose Create Purchase. Confirm the actual received quantities and payment terms in the purchase form.

Create Purchase highlighted in the More sheet for a saved SalesDocks English purchase order — Choose Create Purchase when the ordered products have arrived.