As part of our ongoing efforts to standardize and simplify our procurement processes globally, we are introducing a single Standard Global Purchase Order (PO) template across all regions to provide a more consistent experience.
Already live and successfully in use across several regions, it will now be rolled out worldwide. standardizing its Purchase Order format globally to provide suppliers with a more consistent and simplified experience.
What's Changing?
A single standardized Global PO template will replace multiple regional PO formats.
- The layout and presentation have been standardized with updated compliance requirements. The Purchasing information will remain same.
- This change is designed to improve consistency, simplify PO processing, and enhance the supplier experience.
New Feature – PO Change Indicators
- The global PO template also includes change indicators to help you quickly identify updates made to a Purchase Order.
- If any Purchase Order field has been modified, the template will clearly indicate which field(s) have changed
- The change indicator highlights the updated field name only. To know the details of changes, verify the Purchase order in Supplier Portal (SCC).
- The change Purchase Order will have only the information of specific changed PO line item.
- If you like to review complete Purchase Order details, verify the PO screen in Supplier portal (SCC) or contact your respective Buyer.
Go-Live Date :
- For China, Japan and Korea - October 12, 2026
- For Thailand and PMC Entities - October 19, 2026
From the applicable regional go-live date, Purchase Orders will be issued in the Standard Global PO Template.
For further details refer the PDF - Global Purchase Order Notification