Business glossary
PO number
The unique reference assigned to a purchase order by the buyer.
Example
A buyer authorizes an order under PO-784. The supplier can put PO-784 on its invoice alongside its own invoice number INV-221, allowing the buyer to match order, delivery and payment request.
How it differs from related terms
The buyer assigns the PO number; the seller assigns the invoice number. Confirm that the referenced order covers the billed items and quantities instead of inventing a PO reference when none was supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What is an example of po number?
A buyer authorizes an order under PO-784. The supplier can put PO-784 on its invoice alongside its own invoice number INV-221, allowing the buyer to match order, delivery and payment request.
How should po number be interpreted?
The buyer assigns the PO number; the seller assigns the invoice number. Confirm that the referenced order covers the billed items and quantities instead of inventing a PO reference when none was supplied.