Explain the basic procurement cycle.

Answer Posted / patel

Hi,

This is a common question that is asked in the interview. The best to answer this question is as follows:

1) Create a source list with approved vendors, validity period, and a fixed vendor.

2) Now create a PR and assign source list that was created to PR through "Assign Sources of Supply."

3) Create a RFQ
4) Vendor Selection
5) Create a PO
6) Create a GR, and then IR. 
7) Invoice Verification
8) FIN Reconcile the postings of GL accounts
9) Then Admin does the automatic payment processing.

If you have any questions please revert back.

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