> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.relyant.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a Purchase Request

> Submit a request for goods or services through the procurement workflow

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Purchase Requests">
    In the left sidebar, click **Procurement**, then **Purchase Requests**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Request">
    Click **New Request** in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the request details">
    Fill in the header information:

    * **Title** — a short description of what you're requesting (e.g., "Science Lab Supplies - Term 2")
    * **Preferred supplier** — the vendor you'd like to order from (optional)
    * **Required by date** — when you need the items
    * **Notes** — any context or justification for the purchase
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add line items">
    Click **Add Item** and for each item enter:

    * **Description** — what the item is
    * **Quantity** — how many you need
    * **Unit price** — the estimated cost per unit (optional)
    * **Link to inventory item** — if this restocks an inventory item (optional)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit">
    Click **Submit for Approval**. The request will be sent to your Admin or Manager for review. You'll receive a notification when the status changes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<Card title="Review and Approve" icon="check" href="/procurement/purchase-requests/review-and-approve">
  Learn how managers review and approve purchase requests.
</Card>