Supplier Audits: audit and renewal

Technical focus

Evaluate supplier practices against defined supply-chain requirements using site evidence.

Scope and checkpoints

• Supplier requirement scope
• Supplier process assessment
• Finding closure

Records and evidence

• Supplier criteria and specifications
• Site observations and sampled records
• Corrective-action follow-up

Preparation

Prepare your supplier list, purchasing requirements and previous supplier issues.

Describe your approach to finding closure.

Check the current result

For Supplier Audits, check the issuer’s record, legal name, applicable standard or programme, exact scope and dates. A logo or an old PDF does not by itself establish current validity.

Follow findings through to closure

Distinguish the immediate correction from action on the cause. Keep objective evidence of implementation and review whether the problem recurs; the applicable procedure determines who reviews closure and makes the decision.

Manage changes and follow-up

Report changes in products, sites, personnel or critical processes that affect the scope. Confirm surveillance, reassessment and renewal requirements with the relevant provider; do not assume one validity period or fee for every programme.