Requisition
A bill or invoice that is submitted to a customer or client. In Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, the term subcontractor invoice is used in place of 'requisition'.
A requisition is a formal request for the purchase of goods or services. It initiates the procurement process, ensuring that materials and resources are available when needed to keep the project on schedule.
Used in a sentence
Submit a requisition for the necessary materials to ensure timely delivery to the site.
Synonyms/variation
Purchase Request
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