Consumable Purchasing (BNX)

This scope item contains the creation and approval of purchase orders for consumables. Alternatively, the process can also be triggered via a purchase requisition, which can then be converted to a purchase order. Subsequently, the goods receipt and invoice processes are triggered.

Both standard and limit items can be procured with this scope item. As the value of the consumable goods is directly expended to an account assignment category, no inventory is provided.

Key Process Steps Covered

• Manage purchase requisitions
• Manage purchase orders
• Manage goods receipts
• Manage invoices

Benefits

• Streamline procurement processes in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Ensure highly automated processes for the procurement of consumables
• Reduce manual effort greatly
• Monitor the procurement progress in real-time
• Monitor purchase order items with analytical list page

Where is Consumable Purchasing(BNX) being used?

This Scope item is used in the following way:

• As a core function of Operational Procurement within Sourcing and Procurement Scope Item Group
• As a management function of Invoice Management within Sourcing and Procurement Scope Item Group
• As a core function of Inventory within Supply Chain Scope Item Group

Process flow of Consumable Purchasing (BNX)

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