What is required to initiate a Purchase Requisition?

To initiate a Purchase Requisition, a formal request for items is essential. This formal request serves as a documented need for goods or services, detailing what is required, the desired specifications, quantity, and potentially the timeline for when these items are needed. This process is fundamental as it initiates the procurement cycle, ensuring that all requests for supplies or services are captured systematically and can be tracked throughout the purchasing workflow.

Having a formal request documented helps in maintaining accountability and ensures that the procurement team has a clear understanding of what needs to be procured. This request also forms the basis for subsequent steps in the procurement process, including vendor selection and budget considerations, but it is the initiation of the formal request that is critical at this stage.

Understanding this process supports effective resource management and ensures that organizational needs are met in a structured manner, which is crucial in any purchasing environment, especially within the context of the GFEBS framework.