What is the purpose of a requisition in a foodservice purchasing process?

• A. To authorize a payment to the supplier
• B. To request items from the purchasing department within the facility
• C. To create the supplier contract
• D. To document the receiving of goods

Answer: (B)

In a foodservice purchasing process, a requisition is an internal request that communicates to the purchasing department what items are needed, in what quantities, and by when. It serves as the authorization to begin procurement, routing the need through the proper channels so budget and approvals can be checked before any purchasing takes place. The requisition typically triggers the creation of a purchase order and drives the next steps in ordering from a supplier. It isn’t about paying for goods, creating supplier contracts, or recording the receiving of items—those steps happen later in the process. In practice, requisitions help control inventory, ensure needs are justified, and align purchases with menus and forecasts.