[Execution] What does strong PO and purchasing discipline look like in day-to-day work?

Strong PO discipline means the transaction reflects reality cleanly enough that the business, the supplier, and the system are all working from the same understanding. Quantities, dates, pricing, terms, and approvals should be accurate before the order becomes action in the supplier system.

It also means follow-through. A PO is not done just because it was entered. Good purchasing discipline includes watching for exceptions, confirming critical...