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      Working with purchase order (PO) numbers

      In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to add a PO number to your Assignment.

      Request Assignment publication

      Downloading your quote

      Providing your PO number

      Adding a PO number to your Assignment

      Requesting Assignment publication

      A PO number can only be requested once your Assignment is scheduled to be published on the Solver platform. To request Assignment publication, follow the steps below:

      1. Login: Log in to the platform using your email and password.
      2. Go to Assignments: Navigate to your menu and select ‘Assignments’ from your left-side menu.
      3. Select the Assignment you are looking for.
      4. Request to post the Assignment: Click on 'Request publication' and select the desired publication date.
      5. Click on 'Send request'

      Downloading your quote

      When your publication request is approved by a Project Consultant, you will be able to download a quote. This quote outlines the maximum potential cost of the Assignment, which you can use to request a PO number internally. 

      1. Select the Assignment you are looking for.
      2. Click on 'Download' next to 'Quote' in the 'Billing' section in the right sidebar. 

      Providing your PO number

      Once you have a PO number you are able to provide it to streamline the invoicing process. 

      1. Select the Assignment you are looking for.
      2. Click on 'Add' next to 'PO number' in the 'Billing' section in the right sidebar. 
      3. Add your PO number in the text field inside the modal.
      4. Click on 'Save'.

       

       

      Please note: 2 reminder emails will be sent to the Assignment Owner about requesting a PO number internally. To streamline the payment process, please provide the PO number before rating the deliverable.