PROCEDURE
1.0 Responsibility
1.1 Purchasing and Quality share responsibility for the
qualification and monitoring of suppliers.
2.0 Qualification and Rating of Suppliers
2.1 Suppliers' quality capabilities are evaluated through
the use of Supplier Self-Surveys and where necessary, on-site audits, before
orders for supply of materials and services are placed. The effectiveness
of the suppliers' quality system shall be reviewed at intervals consistent
with the complexity of the items supplied and the suppliers' performance.
2.2 Quality and delivery performance of all suppliers
is continuously monitored via a supplier performance rating system and a
monthly supplier performance report is distributed to all concerned functions.
Suppliers with inadequate performance are asked to implement corrective actions
and submit a written response. Suppliers that demonstrate inadequate performance
and show no sign of improvement are removed from the Approved Supplier List
and discontinued from use.
3.0 Approved Supplier List
3.1 The Quality Manager maintains an Approved Supplier
List which includes all suppliers whose supplies/processes affect the quality
of the products/services, and who have been surveyed/audited and have
demonstrated by performance, their ability to meet the specified quality
requirements. Orders may only be placed with suppliers that are on the list.
Emergency purchases from suppliers that are not on the list are allowed with
written permission from the Purchasing Manager and the Quality Manager. An
updated Approved Supplier List is printed and distributed monthly.
3.2 A file, which includes all qualification documentation
and performance records, is maintained on each supplier.
4.0 Purchasing Data
4.1 All purchasing documents are prepared by Purchasing.
The documents clearly describe ordered products/services. They include precise
identification of the products/services, reference applicable standards and
other relevant technical data, and state quality and compliance requirements.
All purchasing documents are reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Manager
prior to release.
5.0 Verification of Purchased Product
5.1 In the event Quality determines that a verification
of purchased products will be required at the supplier's facility, verification
arrangements will be specified on the Purchase Order.
5.2 Our customers are given the right to verify purchased
products at our supplier's premises. In this case, XYZ Company is not relieved
of the responsibility for products meeting stated quality requirements.
6.0 Settlement of Quality Disputes
6.1 The Quality Manager and Purchasing have the
responsibility and authority to settle all disputes with suppliers regarding
the quality of their material/products/services or matters such as inspection
and testing methods. Open communication channels with all approved suppliers
will be maintained to provide for the quick resolution of quality disputes.
In the event the Quality Manager and Purchasing cannot resolve a dispute,
he or she will request the assistance of the General Manager. Disputes involving
the rejection of material/products from a supplier shall be documented.
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ISO 17025 Quality Manual here