Supplier Information

Most of the purchases made by Cisco require a Purchase Order (P.O.). Failure to have a P.O. in place prior to performing services or shipping goods can result in a violation of policy and severely affect the payment cycle. Suppliers should always reference the purchase order when sending the invoice.

Purchase orders are NOT required for the following products and services when the purchase is being made in European countries*.

* This policy ONLY applies to the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, the UK, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland and UK Home (CIL).

• Banking and Investments
• Charity organizations
• Insurance and retirement services
• Lease and rental of property or building
• Legal services
• Relocation services (except Italy)
• Taxation (excludes preparation services)
• Transport operations (Freight)
• Transportation and storage and mail services
• Utilities
• Vehicle leasing and registration

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