Purchase Order Maker
Procurement / Supply Chain
The Purchase Order (PO) Maker is responsible for creating accurate Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved customer orders and procurement requirements. The role involves coordinating with purchasers, vendors, sales teams, and logistics to ensure timely order processing, maintaining data accuracy in the ERP system, and ensuring compliance with company procurement policies.
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Create Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system (SAP/Oracle/ERP).
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Verify pricing, quantity, tax, payment terms, delivery schedules, and vendor details before PO release.
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Ensure POs are created within the defined turnaround time (TAT).
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Modify or cancel POs whenever required after obtaining approvals.
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Validate approved quotations and costing before PO creation.
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Check customer requirements against vendor quotations.
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Ensure correct HSN code, GST, unit of measure (UOM), and product description.
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Share Purchase Orders with vendors.
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Obtain PO acknowledgements from vendors.
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Follow up for order acceptance, delivery commitments, and dispatch schedules.
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Resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, or specifications.
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Maintain accurate procurement records.
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Update ERP with order status and delivery commitments.
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Attach quotations, approvals, and supporting documents.
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Ensure proper documentation for audit purposes.
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Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.
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Escalate delays or issues affecting customer deliveries.
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Support purchasers in expediting urgent requirements.
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Follow procurement SOPs and approval matrix.
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Ensure company policies and statutory compliance are maintained.
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Maintain confidentiality of pricing and commercial information.
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Purchase Order accuracy (%)
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Purchase Order creation TAT
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Number of POs processed per day
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Vendor acknowledgement turnaround time
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Number of PO revisions due to errors
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Compliance with procurement policies
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Customer order fulfillment support
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Good knowledge of Purchase Order processing
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Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain operations
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ERP knowledge (SAP MM preferred)
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Strong MS Excel skills
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Good communication and coordination skills
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Attention to detail and analytical thinking
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Bachelor's Degree (B.Com, BBA, BE, MBA, or equivalent)
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0–3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Purchase Operations
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Experience in B2B eCommerce or MRO procurement is preferred
