Odoo Purchase Management: Complete Procurement Guide
Odoo Purchase Management centralizes procurement operations from purchase requisitions through vendor payment, giving purchasing teams full control over supplier relationships, pricing agreements, and approval workflows. The module automates the procure-to-pay cycle by generating purchase orders from reorder rules, sales demand, or manufacturing requirements without manual intervention. Vendor scorecards track delivery performance, pricing accuracy, and quality metrics to support data-driven supplier selection. Blanket orders and purchase agreements lock in negotiated terms for recurring purchases, reducing maverick spending and ensuring contract compliance.
Key Features
Everything included in the Odoo Purchase Management: Complete Procurement Guide module.
Automated Purchase Orders
Generate purchase orders automatically from inventory reorder points, sales forecasts, or manufacturing component needs, eliminating manual order creation for routine procurement.
Vendor Management
Maintain a vendor database with multiple contacts, payment terms, lead times, and minimum order quantities per product, enabling accurate procurement planning.
Approval Workflows
Configure multi-level approval rules based on purchase amount, product category, or department, ensuring compliance with procurement policies before orders are sent.
Blanket Orders
Create blanket purchase agreements with negotiated prices and quantities, then call off specific deliveries as needed while tracking consumption against the agreement total.
Three-Way Matching
Match purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor bills automatically to identify discrepancies before payment, reducing overpayment and billing errors.
Vendor Scorecards
Evaluate suppliers on delivery timeliness, pricing accuracy, and product quality with automated scoring that helps procurement teams make informed sourcing decisions.
Who It's For
Procurement teams managing supplier relationships across multiple product categories
Businesses requiring multi-level purchase approval workflows for cost control
Manufacturers needing automated raw-material procurement tied to production demand
Distributors negotiating blanket agreements with volume-based pricing
Finance teams seeking three-way matching to prevent billing discrepancies
How It Works
A purchase need is identified through a manual requisition, an automated reorder rule, or a manufacturing demand signal. Odoo selects the preferred vendor based on price, lead time, and scorecard rating, generates a purchase order, and routes it through the approval workflow. Once approved, the PO is sent to the vendor, and incoming goods are validated against the order before the vendor bill is matched for payment.
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Pricing
Odoo Purchase is included in the Standard plan at $31.10 per user per month. Advanced features like purchase agreements, vendor scorecards, and three-way matching are available on the Custom plan at $46.80 per user per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Odoo automatically reorder products from vendors?
Yes. When you configure reorder rules on a product, Odoo monitors stock levels and automatically generates a purchase order to the preferred vendor when the forecasted quantity drops below the minimum threshold. The order quantity, vendor selection, and lead time are all handled automatically.
How do purchase approval workflows work?
You define approval rules based on criteria such as total amount, product category, or requesting department. Purchase orders that meet these criteria are held for approval, and designated approvers receive notifications to review and approve or reject the order before it is sent to the vendor.
What is three-way matching?
Three-way matching compares the purchase order, goods receipt, and vendor bill to verify that the quantities received and billed match what was ordered. Odoo flags any discrepancies so the purchasing or accounting team can investigate before authorizing payment.
Can I manage purchase contracts with vendors?
Odoo supports blanket purchase orders that define agreed pricing and quantities over a contract period. Individual call-off orders reference the blanket agreement, and Odoo tracks remaining quantities and expiration dates to ensure contract compliance.
Does Odoo support vendor price comparisons?
You can configure multiple vendors per product with different prices, lead times, and minimum quantities. When generating a purchase order, Odoo suggests the best vendor based on your selection criteria, and you can use purchase tender functionality to request quotes from multiple suppliers.
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