The deal · 17
Purchase order (PO)
The buyer's written order. Once you accept it, it becomes the contract.
- PO no.
- ANF/PO/0001
- Buyer
- Al Noor Foodstuff LLC, Dubai
- Supplier
- Sharma Agro Exports, Indore
- Item
- Raw peanuts, bold, 50 kg PP bags
- Quantity
- 20 MT
- Price
- USD 1.00/kg FOB Nhava Sheva
- Delivery
- Shipment by 15 Feb 2099
- Issued by
- The overseas buyer
- Used in
- Exports and imports
Why it matters
If there is a dispute about quality, delay or payment, the PO and your acceptance are what everyone will read first — including ECGC if you claim.
What goes on it
- Buyer and seller details, PO number and date
- Product, specification, quantity, packing, labelling
- Price, Incoterm, payment terms
- Delivery date, inspection, penalty and dispute clauses
Avoid these mistakes
- Match it line by line with your proforma. Reply in writing on anything that differs.
- Check that the company on the PO is real — trade licence, website, phone, and ideally an ECGC buyer check.