Create An Open/Blanket PO

Environment

Financials and Physical Resources, eProcurement

Issue

How do I create an open/blanket PO?

Resolution

A blanket PO (sometimes called an open PO) must have a buyer selected. If you need to find an appropriate buyer, reach out to Procurement Services for assistance. 

Part 1

1. Once you have a buyer, create a Special Requisition eProcurement Requisition.
2. Within Requisition Defaults, add the Buyer ID.
3. Add items to your cart as normal.
4. In the Check Out, go to Requisition Line Details (arrow next to Schedule Details) and check the distribute by Amount Only box under Item Additional Information.
5. When that has been selected, add additional comments to the buyer informing them to select Distribute by Amount Only, and hit the Submit button.

Part 2

The buyer will then have to go into the requisition once it is sent to their workflow, go to Requisition Line Details and select the distribute by Amount Only checkbox and save to make the PO open.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.