> ## 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.

# Purchase Requests Overview

> Submit and manage requests for goods and services before creating a purchase order

Purchase requests (PRs) are the first step in Relyant's procurement workflow. Before a purchase order is issued to a supplier, team members submit a purchase request describing what they need. Managers review and approve the request before it becomes a purchase order.

## How purchase requests flow

1. A team member submits a purchase request with the items needed
2. A Manager or Admin reviews and approves or rejects the request
3. If approved, the request can be converted into a purchase order

## Purchase request statuses

| Status        | Meaning                               |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Draft**     | Created but not yet submitted         |
| **Submitted** | Awaiting approval                     |
| **Approved**  | Approved and ready to convert to a PO |
| **Rejected**  | Declined with a reason                |
| **Converted** | Converted into a purchase order       |

<Note>
  All members can submit purchase requests. **Admins** and **Managers** can approve, reject, and convert them to purchase orders.
</Note>

## How-to guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a Purchase Request" icon="plus" href="/procurement/purchase-requests/create-a-purchase-request">
    Submit a request for goods or services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review and Approve" icon="check" href="/procurement/purchase-requests/review-and-approve">
    Assess and approve or reject incoming purchase requests.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>