I am attempting to configure a purchase order authorization rule, in combination with the routing template, that does not require the buyer/PO creator to authorize the PO.

Can IFS be configured to by-pass the buyer if the PO is within their authorization limit or, because the buyer is listed as an authorizer with a limit, they must then authorize the PO as the first step in the routing template?

Example:

Buyer - Sam - Creates PO for $450

Sam - Authorization limit $500

Manager - Authorization limit $501-$10,000

Is there a way to bypass Sam/Buyer if purchase orders below $500?

Can the authorization bypass the Buyer and go directly to the Manager if the amount is above $500 if Sam/Buyer created the PO?

The goal is to remove the person creating the PO from the approval process.