NetSuite Blanket Purchase Order Overview
Setting Up NetSuite Blanket Purchase Orders
Using Blanket Purchase Orders
Create a Blanket Purchase Order
Blanket Purchase Order – Header Level
On the header level of a blanket purchase order, you will provide the order number and select the vendor this order applies to. You can also associate an employee with this order. The Date field will auto-populate with the current date but can be changed. You will set the effectivity period of the blanket purchase order using the Start Date and End Date fields. If purchases will be made from this PO on a schedule, then the Start Date field signals the first day an order is placed and the End Date field signals the final day an order is placed according to the blanket PO terms.
Blanket Purchase Order – Line Level
You’ll use the Items subtab to add items and expenses. The items, rates, and accounts that display here are connected to your selected subsidiary. For both expenses and items, you can have NetSuite create purchase orders on a schedule. To do that, use the plus icon in the Schedule column.
You can schedule POs manually or you can select a release frequency and have NetSuite autogenerate these POs. Having a set schedule for these items or expenses is an excellent way to ensure your purchasing stays within budget.