purchasing

Creates approved purchase orders using the create-purchase-order tool with SKU and quantity.

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Search Tags:#mcp #Procurement #sku #purchase order #order creation #approval policy

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use --skill purchasing

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

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Skill: purchasing
Source: https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use/tree/main/libraries/typescript/packages/server/examples/skills-over-mcp/skills/purchasing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use --skill purchasing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It ensures purchase orders are only created after proper manager approval, preventing unauthorized spending and enforcing procurement policy before calling the create-purchase-order tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

Approval Policy Enforcement: Requires reading the approval policy and confirming manager approval before any purchase order is created.
Structured Order Creation: Calls the create-purchase-order tool with the SKU and requested quantity once approval is confirmed.
Standardized Confirmation: Uses a purchase order template to confirm the order and set expectations on delivery date follow-up.
Use Case: An employee asks an AI agent to order 50 units of a SKU; the agent checks the approval policy, asks for clarification if approval or quantity is missing, then creates the purchase order and confirms it with the template.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to create a purchase order for a specific SKU and quantity, and it will verify approval before placing the order.

Frequently Asked Questions about purchasing

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a purchase order with an AI agent?▼

Provide the SKU and requested quantity to the agent. It first checks the approval policy to confirm manager approval, then calls the create-purchase-order tool and confirms the order using the purchase order template.

What happens if a purchase request is missing manager approval?▼

The agent will not create the purchase order. According to the approval policy, it asks for clarification when approval is missing or the requested quantity is unknown before proceeding.

What information is required to create a purchase order?▼

You need the SKU of the item and the requested quantity, plus confirmation that the purchase has manager approval. Without these, the agent asks clarifying questions instead of placing the order.

Does this skill handle delivery date confirmation?▼

No, the skill only creates the purchase order. The confirmation template states that the purchasing team will confirm the expected delivery date with the supplier separately.