Who typically initiates a Purchase Requisition?

The initiation of a Purchase Requisition is typically carried out by a department that has an identified need for goods or services. This is because the departments within an organization are directly aware of their operational requirements and the specific items they need to fulfill their tasks. When a department determines that it requires additional resources, such as materials or services, it submits a Purchase Requisition to formally request these items.

This process serves to communicate the request to the purchasing department, which will then work on sourcing and procuring the requested items. The emphasis is on the department needing the goods or services because they are the ones who understand their own requirements and priorities best. This operational need drives the purchase requisition process, ensuring that requests are aligned with the organization's objectives and budget.

In contrast, while other options may be involved in the procurement process (such as finance validating budgets, purchasing agents executing purchases, or vendors fulfilling the requests), they do not originate the requisition itself.