Overview of OP20 
Purchase Order Processing
1.0 Purpose
1.1 To define the methods for raising, authorising and issuing a purchase order to suppliers for materials or services with clearly defined purchase requirements.
2.0 Associated Documents
2.1 ISO 9001:2000 Clause 7.4
2.2 Purchase Order Form
2.3 Purchase Order Register
3.0

Scope
3.1

This procedure applies to the purchase of goods and services affecting product or service quality

4.0 Definition
4.1 A product quality plan is a document referencing product processes including function, specification, processing and inspection stages as well as inspection methods.
5.0 Responsibilities Defined
5.1 Department Manager
5.2 Staff
6.0 Contents Include
6.1 Raising a Purchase Order
6.2 Authorisation
6.3 Cancellation/Discrepancies
6.4 Filing of Purchase Orders
6.5 Flowcharts – Purchase Order Process
6.6 Record - Purchase Order Form