purchase-request-generator

Purchase request generator producing standardized documents with configurable pricing and approval-ready summaries for multiple audiences.

5|4|Updated Nov 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library --skill purchase-request-generator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: purchase-request-generator
Source: https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library/tree/main/skills/purchase-request-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library --skill purchase-request-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the time-consuming process of rewriting informal purchase ideas into formal, approval-ready IT/hardware request documents with consistent structure and defensible financial justification.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Purchase Request Document Generation: Converts product, vendor, quantity, pricing, urgency, and justification into a complete procurement request in Markdown.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA): Computes ROI, payback period, and NPV (with configurable discount rate) and presents assumptions and sensitivity scenarios.
  • Vendor Comparison Matrix: Scores multiple vendors against weighted criteria and outputs ranked recommendations and rationale.
  • Management Slides (MARP): Produces a structured MARP slide deck summarizing cost, ROI/payback, justification, risks, alternatives, and recommendation.

Quick Start

Use the purchase-request-generator to generate a formal request for a specific product by providing the product details, vendor, unit price, quantity, business justification, requester, and department so the skill outputs approval-ready Markdown plus financial supporting sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about purchase-request-generator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an approval-ready purchase request with cost-benefit analysis?

To generate an approval-ready purchase request with cost-benefit analysis, provide product details, vendor pricing, quantity, and business justification to produce structured Markdown documents featuring ROI, NPV, and payback period calculations.

Can I create vendor comparison matrices using weighted criteria for procurement?

Yes, you can create vendor comparison matrices by scoring multiple vendors against weighted criteria, which outputs ranked recommendations and rationale to support objective procurement decisions.

How do I build MARP management slides to justify IT hardware spending?

You can build MARP management slides to justify IT hardware spending by summarizing cost, ROI, payback, risks, alternatives, and recommendations into a structured presentation format for stakeholder review.

Do I need an external API key to calculate ROI and NPV for procurement documentation?

No, you do not need an external API key to calculate ROI and NPV for procurement documentation. The skill operates locally using a Python 3.9+ environment and scripts without external API usage.

What is the best way to turn informal IT purchase requirements into formal procurement documents?

The best way to turn informal IT purchase requirements into formal procurement documents is converting raw specs and financial parameters into structured Markdown with defensible financial justification.

Does the purchase request generator support configurable discount rates for NPV calculations?

Yes, the purchase request generator supports configurable discount rates for NPV calculations, allowing you to present financial assumptions and sensitivity scenarios for accurate cost-benefit analysis.