Purchase to Pay

Purchase to Pay Process Map: Identify Need for Buying Goods Purchase to Pay introduction Identify need for Goods Identify potential suppliers Purchasing Equipment over £100k Check correct payment route Tenders and Quotations Order goods/services Order with requisition No purchase requisition Using Marketplace Payment Requests Receive or Reject goods/services Manage invoices Open PO's and Invoices on hold Key Financial Controls

Identify Need for Goods/Services

It is important that a genuine business need is identified before the purchase of any goods/service.

Before proceeding with any purchase the financial impact of the purchase must be fully understood and the funding identified. In addition the Purchasing Procedures (which provide best practice guidance), must be followed.

Note

Purchasing Equipment over £100k (Capital)
Refer also to Purchasing Equipment Over £100k for specific guidance before proceeding with such purchases.