Supplier Agreement – Blanket Order Functionality in IFS
Many customers are using Supplier Agreements with Blanket Orders in IFS to support long‑term, pre‑approved contracts and enable efficient call‑off purchasing via agreement releases. This approach works well for recurring goods and services by reducing approvals, enforcing agreed prices, and streamlining operational procurement.In practice, however, several areas are commonly raised for discussion when using this functionality: Authorization and control model Blanket Orders are treated as pre‑authorized by design. Releases generated from these agreements do not trigger PO authorization, even when values change due to additional lines or charges. This often leads to questions around governance, delegation of authority, and audit compliance. Handling of value changes and charges Additional costs or changes to the PO value are considered part of the already approved blanket commitment. While this aligns with the original concept, it can be challenging for organizations that expect author
