What Is a Purchase Order Number and Why It Matters
A Purchase Order Number (PO Number) is communicated by a Customer to their Account Manager and represents an internal reference to the approved purchase within the Customer’s finance system. It links the Invoice they receive back to the original Quote or contract signed, allowing the finance department to validate and approve payment efficiently.
For many large companies, including a valid PO Number on the invoice is mandatory—without it, payment can be delayed or even blocked. Managing PO Numbers accurately is therefore essential for smooth Quote-to-Cash and cash flow collection.
Manage Purchase Order Numbers Seamlessly with Meteroid
Meteroid makes it simple to capture and apply PO Numbers across the Quote-to-Cash process:
At quote signature: When a Customer signs a Quote, they can enter their PO Number directly. Meteroid automatically carries it forward to the corresponding Subscription and Invoice.
At subscription creation: The PO Number can be added by the Account Manager to the Subscription in Meteroid. All subsequent Invoices will automatically include it.
This ensures every Invoice sent matches your Customer’s internal approval process—eliminating delays, disputes, and manual back-and-forth.
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