A purchase-order email should convert an approved quotation into one controlled order version. It should identify the exact product, quantity, artwork, packaging, approval reference, commercial terms and required date so the supplier is not forced to infer which earlier message controls production.
Copy-Ready Purchase Order Email
Subject: Purchase order confirmation – [PO number] –
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Hello [Supplier contact],
Please review the purchase-order scope below and issue the matching proforma invoice or order confirmation. Production should follow only the final approved product, artwork and packaging references listed here. Please identify any mismatch, missing item or provisional point before the order is released.
- Buyer legal entity and billing details: [insert]
- PO number and issue date: [insert]
- Product / SKU / product link: [insert exact model]
- Quantity and SKU/color split: [insert]
- Quotation revision and date: [insert accepted quote]
- Unit price, currency and total: [insert]
- Artwork file/version and branding position: [insert]
- Packaging, labels, barcode and insert requirements: [insert]
- Approved sample or proof reference: [insert or state pending]
- Destination and agreed shipping term/place: [insert]
- Required in-hand date: [insert]
- Order-specific documents and receiving requirements: [insert]
- Buyer contact authorized for approvals: [insert]
Please confirm that the proforma invoice, product configuration, quantity, artwork, packaging, payment milestones and delivery scope match this PO. Do not treat an unapproved artwork or sample as final production authority.
PO Control Checklist
| PO detail | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Exact product | Model, SKU and configuration match the latest accepted quotation. |
| Quantity | Total quantity and SKU/color split match purchasing approval. |
| Artwork | File version, branding position and colors match the controlling proof. |
| Packaging | Unit pack, labels, inserts, boxes, barcode and carton marks are defined or marked pending. |
| Sample and proof | State which evidence controls production and whether approval is complete. |
| Commercial terms | Price, setup/tooling/sample costs, Incoterm/named place and payment milestones match the current quote and PI. |
| Timing | Required in-hand date and the milestone that starts production timing are understood. |
| Documents | Required invoice, packing, shipping or retailer documents are listed with responsibility. |
When to Issue or Revise the PO
Issue the PO when the buyer can identify the intended order and its controlling commercial scope. If product, quantity, branding, packaging, tooling, testing, destination or another material term changes later, revise the controlled order record and identify the new revision. Do not rely on an informal email thread to silently replace an approved specification.
Where sample or artwork approval is still pending, state that clearly and identify the release condition. A PO can record the commercial intent before every approval is complete, but the buyer and supplier should agree which steps must be completed before production starts.
PO, Quotation and Proforma Invoice
The quotation describes the supplier’s offered scope and assumptions. The buyer’s PO records the order being placed. The proforma invoice should match the accepted PO and agreed payment terms. These documents should reference the same product, quantity, price basis, packaging and shipping scope. If they do not match, pause and reconcile the difference before payment or production release.
Order Confirmation After the PO
Ask the supplier to return a written confirmation showing the PO reference, accepted quantity, product configuration, artwork and sample status, packaging scope, payment milestones, estimated production timing and shipping basis. Record any exception rather than assuming silence means acceptance.
FAQ
Can a PO be issued before sample approval?
Yes, when the PO or order confirmation clearly states which approvals remain pending and whether production release depends on them.
Should the PO include shipping terms?
Yes, when shipping is part of the commercial scope. Record the agreed Incoterm and named place or other service basis instead of writing only “shipping included.”
Should a product-specific MOQ appear on the PO?
The PO should show the actual ordered quantity. Any MOQ or quantity constraint should already be reflected in the accepted quotation or order structure.
Related Buyer Resources
Send Jinyu the controlled PO scope if you are ready to move from quotation to order review.
