Procurement · Odoo glossary
Procurement
Procurement is the process of identifying a purchasing need, selecting a supplier and obtaining goods or services under agreed terms.
Definition
In general ERP practice
Procurement is the process of identifying a purchasing need, selecting a supplier and obtaining goods or services under agreed terms. Purchasing documents are one part of the broader process.
In Odoo
Odoo Purchase manages RFQs, purchase orders and supplier agreements. Inventory replenishment and manufacturing demand can drive purchasing, while receipts and vendor bills record fulfilment and accounting separately.
Official Odoo documentation
The Odoo-specific explanation above is based on the documentation for Odoo 19. Features and workflows can differ in other versions.
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